Line Mechanic Journey Level

Job Summary

Help power the communities that depend on us every day, in every season. This role is hands‑on linework across overhead and underground facilities, equipment operation, and safe, prompt service restoration when outages occur.

• Install, tension, tie in and remove conductors/guys.
• Install/remove, frame and climb poles, towers and other structures.
• Operate basket trucks, digger trucks, trenchers, backhoes and other construction equipment.
• Restore electric service lost due to weather, equipment failure, or other causes in a safe and prompt manner.
• Install and maintain street and security lighting equipment.
• Operate and maintain hydraulic/air tools and systems.
• Install underground electrical equipment including cable, switch gear, cable terminations and related gear.
• Trim trees from power lines and operate chipper to dispose of brush.
• Install and transfer cable vision/telephone line during new and rebuild projects overhead/underground (requires no terminations or splicing).
  – No entry to phone or cable pedestals.
• Field test and maintain line type transformers including taking oil samples.
• Practice good housekeeping and equipment maintenance; maintain truck stock and material inventory.
• Perform daily equipment inspections.
• Install, splice and secure conductors; install, change, transfer and remove poles, pole line hardware, transformers, lightning arresters, capacitor banks, regulators, fuses, electrical cable, cross‑arms, energized conductors, insulators, conduit and other electrical accessories.
• Work on energized lines and equipment with live line maintenance tools.
• Lead and assist in training others in the same or lower classifications.
• Respond to emergency callouts to ensure safety of the public and employees.
• Work in adverse weather conditions as required.

• Successful completion of a line mechanic apprenticeship.
• Satisfactory passage of the line mechanic examination.

• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License prior to the end of the trial period.
• Subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 40 and FMCSA regulations (Part 382).
• Trained in CPR and First Aid.
• May require licensing for pesticide, preservative or hazardous material handling.

• Good reading comprehension and mathematics skills.
• Ability to do ordinary line construction, operating and maintenance work, line troubleshooting and transformer installation (three‑phase and parallel banking).
• Knowledge of work order procedures and allocation of charges.
• Knowledge of the State Electrical Code and company standards for line construction.
• Familiarity with live line maintenance tools and their use.
• Thorough knowledge of Company Safety Rules and Operating Practices.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely, produce understandable diagrams, and express oneself orally.
• Physical ability to perform the job requirements.
• Sensitivity to public opinion and property owner's rights.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Pay Range: $51.62 - $51.62 per hour.
Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and benefit programs such as health, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

Alliant Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a background check and drug screen where applicable.

The above information provides a general overview of the responsibilities for this classification. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Applicants may need reasonable accommodation during the hiring process. For assistance, email