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Local Representative (Electric)

Alliant Energy Corp., Prairie Du Chien, WI, United States


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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. Job Title: Electric Line Technician Location: Mineral Point, Operations-WI Energy Del WPL Number of Positions Available: 1 Salary Grade: U101139 Job Code: J01145 Residency Requirement: Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 20 minutes or less under normal driving conditions. Pay Range: $55.07 - $56.67 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. Job Description Job Summary: In an outlying assigned electric area away from the district office, promotes the interests, upholds the prestige, interprets and applies policies, improves the public relations of the company, maintains the company's property in operating condition and services customers' equipment. This position will be required to live within 20 minutes of the center of the town of Eastman at the intersection of S. Main/Sheridon/Shanghai Ridge Rd. What You Will Do: Detects and corrects distribution system defects or faults, and reports defects or faults on the transmission system. Collects accounts and handles customer complaints and explains company rules, rates and policies. Connects and disconnects customer service. Installs and maintains service lines and streetlight systems. Installs, removes and reads meters. Replaces line, transformer and customer fuses. Sets recording instruments for tests and surveys. Climbs poles and assists line crews as required. Operates and maintains a small hydro plant and/or a substation. Performs trouble shooting on company and customer equipment. Maintains records and prepare reports according to established procedures. Contacts shareowners. Performs other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position. Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED equivalent Required Experience: 1 year experience as a journeyman line technician Other Requirements: 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 regulations (Part 382). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of service work, ability to plan and execute work with very little supervision Thorough knowledge of company Safety Rules and Operating Practices and requirements of the State Electrical Code as it relates to line construction and maintenance. A demonstrated responsibility to the company and public Some supervisory ability The ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. The employee must live within the community of customers being served and possess the ability to win and hold the respect and approval of the community. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Our Values: Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold 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.