Telecom Technician- Journey or apprentice

Cedar Rapids, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 41 - 55

Posted on: 07-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Grow your career with Alliant Energy!

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.

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

Union Details (If applicable)

IBEW Local 204 (Large Group)

Seniority Group (Local 965 Only) and Business Unit

Operations-IA Energy Del IPL

Number of Positions Available

Salary Grade

U104136

Career Band

Journey

Job Code

J01527

Pay Range

$41.28 - $55.04

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.

Training Locations

Cedar Rapids Operations Center

Residency Requirement

Not subject to residency requirements.

Job Description

Job Summary

Installs maintains and tests telecommunications equipment used for data transmission supporting gas and electric utility generation distribution and corporate services. Position will provide preventive maintenance on microwave radio two way radio advanced metering infrastructure cellular fiber and networking equipment. This position maintains appropriate documentation for all communications networks.

What you will do

Installs commissions maintains and troubleshoots telecommunication equipment for utility operations: this would include but is not limited to IP/MPLS routers and switches Two-Way Radio base stations mobiles portables and fleet vehicle units Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) base stations substation and tower site Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) fiber optic cable terminations and OTDR licensed and unlicensed microwave radio systems communications tower lighting systems (excludes tower climbing) and battery plant systems.
Coordinates installation and troubleshooting with potentially multiple Internet Service Providers (ISPs) for leased carrier services.
Works with Telecom and Substation Engineering with equipment installation provisioning topology and online drawing updates.
Installs and provisions cellular modems for communications at remote locations such as Substations AMI cabinets and Metering.
Install terminate maintain and troubleshoot a variety of communications cables to include Copper CAT5e/6 coax single mode and multimode fiber.
Install and maintain -48VDC battery plants.
Coordinate and facilitate equipment outages and cutovers.
Inspects locations to verify proper power grounding heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) for communication equipment; inspects newly installed telecommunications equipment to verify trouble free operation; adjusts telecommunications equipment to meet manufacturer specifications.
Identifies and prepares list of equipment and material needed to perform telecommunications projects. Verifies that material for projects is ordered and received.
Performs other duties that are similar or incidental to this position.
Performs all duties within established safety practices.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma Required

Preferred Experience

Education or a combination of training and experience equivalent to 2 year study in electronic technology preferably with emphasis in IP Networking.

Other Requirements

Must possess a valid drivers license.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Proven technical ability in communication work
Ability to direct and work with others
Demonstrated mechanical and analytical ability
Aptitude for detail
Ability to resolve problems effectively with minimal direct supervision
Physical ability to perform job duties
Demonstrated computer skills including Windows Excel and Word.
Ability to login to network equipment via GUI or command line using terminal emulator.
Knowledge of IP networking with Cisco or Juniper devices is preferred.
Knowledge of IP subnetting.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with employees at all levels within the company.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Deference and due consideration will be given to employees having completed related accredited apprenticeship programs as determined by JATC.

Key Skills

Our people are passionate about what they do the product they sell and the customers they serve. If youre looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration innovation and dedication were the right company for you.

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 applicants 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:

November 15 2025

Required Experience:

Grow your career with Alliant Energy!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.This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level dependent upon qu...