Underground Gas & Electric Service Mechanic Welder Journey or Apprentice

Underground Gas & Electric Service Mechanic Welder Journey or Apprentice

Employer

Alliant Energy

Posted On

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Location:

Ames, IA

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy.

That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level dependent upon qualifications.

Training Locations:

IPL Technical Training Center, Marshalltown Operations Center

Residency Requirements:

Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 35 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.

What you will do

Will not work aloft while performing electrical duties.

Will not terminate primary UG cable.

Perform all Journeyman Gas Mechanic Welder duties.

Work energized conductors at 300 volts and below phase to phase.

Terminate UG secondary cable in meter sockets.

Install 200 amp and below, socket type meters.

Make final secondary connections/terminations in UG pedestals.

Make final secondary connections/terminations in dead front transformers only.

Install first section of U-guard/conduit on secondary riser pole.

May install primary cables in dead front transformers/junction boxes that have never been energized.

Install box pads/basements for junction boxes and single phase transformers.

These job duties for the referenced job descriptions are not an inclusive list of duties. These duties are intended to be a general job description for the major duties to be performed by these positions.

Required Experience

Other Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Have the ability to safely operate heavy equipment, hand and power tools, and other machinery.

Knowledge of confined spaces, trenching and shoring standards.

Read and comprehend Company operating standards, right to know information, safety rules, and equipment and technical manuals.

Must possess good reading and math comprehension skills.

Certified in CPR and first aid.

Good mechanical ability.

Work harmoniously with other employees.

Know and practice good public relations.

Wear and use all safety equipment.

Key Skills

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.