Underground Gas & Electric Service Mechanic Crew Lead

Bring YOUR energy to 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 whats 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. Thats why we prioritize safety offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay comprehensive health and retirement benefits tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

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Job Summary

This position will perform gas maintenance and construction work Our crews play a critical role in providing consistent reliable service to homes and businesses within our territory.

What you will do

• Serve as a role model to the crew/team in attitude promotion of harmony safety productivity communications work ethics emergency response and business decision making.

• Coach employees on their performance on these aspects of their job.

• Perform the duties of journeyman in the respective classification when collective bargaining agreement language applies.

• Supervise personnel in the safe construction of distribution and transmission systems.

• Perform tailgate sessions (assess/discuss hazards of the job and personal protection equipment required etc. Ensure all crew members sign (if required) job-briefing form.

• Lead by example wear personal protective equipment (safety glasses earplugs hard hats etc.).

• Model behavior to improve safety performance (e.g. lead and participate in stretching lead safety meetings/safety talks etc).

• Know safety rules/practices regulations and operating procedures and see that they are followed.

• Enforce safety by observing employees performing the work. Point out and correct at-risk behavior.

• Advise supervisor when employee continually fails to follow safety rules work in a safe manner or use proper tools personal protective equipment (PPE) and equipment.

• Promote teamwork to improve safety and productivity.

• Responsible for the productivity of employees under their supervision. Manage your employees as your own business.

• Be personally responsible and accountable for the productivity and quality of workmanship.

• Tools and safety equipment manage costs (loss misuse breakage proper care etc.).

• Supervise and discuss performance/productivity issues (positive and negative) with employees. Personally take action to correct and improve. Inform supervisor when employee continually fails to meet productivity or performance measures.

• Plan work to eliminate barriers improve productivity and maximize resources assigned.

• Continually strive to reduce costs.

• Train develop and evaluate apprentices.

• Seek feedback on personal performance through a one-on-one coaching session with management.

• Coach and mentor employees to improve technical skills safety practices collaboration planning and safety of their work practices.

• Provide constructive feedback. Discuss performance issues with employees. Reinforce desired individual behavior.

• Develop technical ability (their own and employees under their supervision) i.e. continuous line training standards etc.

• Make good business decisions. Manage resources assigned to you - people equipment and dollars.

• Monitor cellular phone usage.

• Oversee equipment operation and maintenance vital for the job.

• Assure vehicles are fully used on the project and shared across projects.

• Oversee and or complete paperwork timely and accurately to include but not limited to; mapping timekeeping safety reports material issues and returns for each individual job.

• Ensure the accuracy of the appropriate paperwork and complete as required (STORMS orders tailgate forms vehicle inspections crew timesheets and etc.).

• Act as Company liaison with customers contractors and other pertinent individuals.

• Manage customer interactions to promote good relations.

• Treat employees peers customers and vendors in a transparent ethical and professional manner.

• Communicate effectively with management and coworkers alike. Inform managers when problems continue after you have addressed and tried to resolve the issue.

• Coordinate work with other departments and work as a team.

• Manage assets in their charge (e.g. periodic inspections daily pre-trip inspections 30-day inspection forms etc.).

• Demonstrates proper knowledge of construction standards and applications.

• Knowledge of union contract.

Required Experience

• Must be a Journeyman UG G&E Mechanic.

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 skill

• Certified in CPR and first aid

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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.

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