Gas Technician-Welder- Journey or Apprentice

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 posting is for a Gas Technician (Welding) apprentice to be located in Beloit, WI. As a welder, this position will be involved in large tapping projects. It will also assist the tool crib with gas tools and tool repair. Approximately 60–70% of the core duties for this position will be responsible for the large flange tapping process. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and installing gas underground distribution systems, as well as installing electric underground cable.

There are emergency response and travel requirements. Experience in welding is highly preferred. This position has emergency response and on-call requirements. Because of this, the selected applicant must reside or relocate within 25 minutes of the Beloit headquarters.

Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 25 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.

• Maintain and install gas underground distribution systems; install electric underground cable, pedestal stakes and ground rods when performed concurrently with gas; install gas mains; install and maintain gas services, including regulators, relief valves and meters; set hydrants and valves; locate and repair leaks; read gas meters; tap mains and make connections.
• Train employees in lower classifications for short periods of time and on simple projects, such as installing services.
• Maintain and use gas and electric related equipment as assigned and trained for such as lead, line and other trucks, digging, boring, lifting, drilling and locating equipment.
• Perform 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.
• Assist Service Department workload in performance of periodic gas meter exchanges.
• Locate gas and electric underground utility facilities.
• Inspect contractor work as assigned.
• Perform necessary clerical work as assigned.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.
• Keep customers informed as related to work being performed.
• Perform pipe joining.
• Perform all work according to established company procedures and safety practices.
• Perform other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Completion of the gas technician apprenticeship and passing the final position qualification examination

• 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 subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 40 and FMCSA (Part 382) and PHMSA (Part 199) regulations.

• Proven skill with digging tools and other modern street equipment and piping.
• Ability to weld preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and teach others.
• Neat appearance.
• Ability to perform the physical duties of the position.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

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.

$42.11 – $51.35

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