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Underground Gas & Electric Service Mechanic Welder Journey or Apprentice

Alliant Energy


Job Location:

Ames, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 36 - 50
Posted: 26 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

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

Training Locations:

IPL Technical Training Center Marshalltown Operations Center

Residency Requirements:

Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 35 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.

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.

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.

    Pay Range:

    $36.98 - $50.62

    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.

    Its not just what we do; its how we do it.

    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.


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


    Visa sponsorship not supported.


    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 .


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    Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) and its 3,300 employees provide a life-essential service to homes, farms and businesses across Iowa and Wisconsin. We serve approximately 985,000 electric customers and 425,000 natural gas customers with safe, reliable energy. We are a leader in renewable ... View more

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