Garage Mechanic I

Job Opportunity at Alliant Energy

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.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, properly provide the maintenance and repair required to maintain company vehicles and equipment that they may be safely and efficiently operated with minimal down time.

What you will do:

• Perform routine scheduled vehicle/equipment maintenance and inspections.
• Perform hydraulic, electronic or mechanical repairs or adjustments on vehicles/equipment.
• Interpret symptoms, evaluate, analyze and test systems to determine causes of improper operation.
• Maintain and overhaul vehicle/equipment to manufacturers' specifications.
• Set up new vehicles/equipment including fabrication work and company markings.
• Make proper entries on repair orders, inspection forms and other necessary documents.
• Make service calls to make adjustments, inspections and repairs in the field.
• Perform welding, gas torch, and simple machine work as required.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma Required

Experience:

4 years experience as Vehicle/Equipment Mechanic

Other Requirements:

• This position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 40 and FMCSA regulations (Part 382)
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License prior to the end of trial period
• Must be willing to travel. Travel can include occasional overnight stays.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Mechanical/troubleshooting ability
• Ability to use computer diagnosing equipment and numerous other test equipment
• Able to read, interpret and work from manufacturers' operational and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform electrical arc and gas welding.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform simple machining in the fabrication of parts.
• Knowledge and application of hand tools as used in a mechanics trade.
• Able to work a variable or alternating shift schedule/work week.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

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.