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Alliant Energy · 1 day ago

Gas Tech Apprentice or Journey Level

Portage, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$40.74/hr - $49.68/hr

Alliant Energy is dedicated to serving customers and building stronger communities. They are currently seeking Apprentice and Journey Level Gas Technicians to maintain and install gas underground distribution systems and electric underground cables, working in various weather conditions.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyOil and Gas

Responsibilities

Maintains and installs gas underground distribution systems; installs electric underground cable, pedestal stakes and ground rods when performed concurrently with gas; installs gas mains; installs and maintains gas services, including regulators, relief valves and meters; sets hydrants and valves; locates and repairs leaks; reads gas meters; taps mains and makes connections

Trains employees in lower classifications for short periods of time and on simple projects, such as installing services, etc

Maintains and uses gas and electric related equipment as assigned and trained for such as lead, line and other trucks, digging, boring, lifting, drilling, and locating equipment, etc

Performs in conjunction with emergency restoration, construction, maintenance or meter exchanges, incidental customer servicing work as necessary to provide safe and effective use of gas such as appliance inspections, pilot relighting, customer pipe and equipment, leak detection, meter exchanges, etc

Assist Service Department work load in performance of periodic gas meter exchanges

Locates gas and electric underground utility facilities

Inspects contractor work as assigned

Performs necessary clerical work as assigned

Responsible for exercising good customer relations skills

Keeps customers informed as related to work being performed

Performs pipe joining

Performs all work according to established company procedures and safety practices

Performs other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position

Qualification

Gas distribution systemsElectric underground cableWeldingCustomer relationsPhysical dutiesCultural diversityLeadership

Required

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of the gas technician apprenticeship and pass the final position qualification examination (journey level only)

Must possess a valid driver's license

Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License prior to the end of trial period

This position is covered by the Department of Transportation regulations on drug/alcohol testing (CFR 49, Parts 40, 199 and 382), and is subject to drug/alcohol testing according to said regulations

Proven skill with digging tools and other modern street equipment and piping

Demonstrated ability to lead and teach others

Neat appearance

Ability to perform the physical duties of the position

Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse work group