Gas Combination Mechanic Journey or Apprentice Job Ames area,Iowa USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

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At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. Our employees make a difference every day by using their personal energy to bring this purpose to life.

This role may be filled at the apprentice or journey level dependent upon qualifications.

Job Description

Job Summary What You Will Do

Perform all journeyman gas mechanic duties.
Install/remove, frame and climb poles, towers and other structures.
Answers customer service calls
Connecting and disconnecting (install and remove) self-contained electric meters up to 320 amps
All employees shall be trained in both gas and electric duties.
Work energized conductors at 600 volts and below phase to phase.
Running temporary and permanent underground services (whenever the job calls for operations of trenchers or other earth moving equipment there shall be two (2) qualified competent personnel at the job site)
Work on energized lines of 600 volts or more and may work within minimum approach distances when not exposed to contact with conductor equipment or apparatus energized at or above 600 volts as outlined in the IPL Safety Rule Book for Customer Service Mechanic's.
Run electric temporary and permanent overhead services
Fusing of single phase transformers and lines
Fusing of three phase banks and three phase spurs/laterals (with only one three phase bank tapped on it)
Install and repair street lights and security lights
Electric switching: gang operated switches and use of switch stick to operate: disconnect blades, reclosers, and cutouts
Installing and removing hot line taps (with use of hot stick). Limit hot tap operations to: remove/install ahead of visibly opened disconnects and single phase transformers (with primary connected wye) only when lines are de energized or grounded
With the exception of above named switching, this classification requires no hot primary work. Will not be considered "second person" for electric primary work.
These job duties 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 this position.

Education Requirements Required Experience

Must complete competency based training program for installation of secondary underground cable of 600 volts or less or possess equivalent training.
Must complete two (2) years of line mechanic training or possess equivalent training.

Other Requirements

This position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 40 and FMCSA (Part 382) and PHMSA (Part 199) regulations. Obtain and maintain valid commercial driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Good verbal communication skills.
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 skill.
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.

Our Values

Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email

Posting End Date:
August 16, 2026