Underground Gas & Electric Service Mechanic Welder Apprentice Job Oelwein Iowa USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Location: Oelwein

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

Job Description

Job Summary See Below 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

Must be a Journeyman Gas Mechanic Welder.
Must complete competency base training program for installation of secondary underground cable of 300 volts or less or equivalent training.
JATC will develop a program with a maximum of three (3) months.

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.

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 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.

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:
June 30, 2026