Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy! Join Alliant Energy as a Pre-Apprentice!
At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build strong communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's 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 have hardworking and dedicated teams, and we provide the support they need to ensure their safety, wellness and financial security for themselves and their families.
If you'd like to work at a place where you can use your talents and passions to advance your career, join the Alliant Energy team.
What sets us apart?
- Alliant Energy offers a full compensation package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health and Day Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation, 401K, Employer Cash Contribution, Long and Short-Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption assistance.
- Year after year, Alliant Energy is recognized by major publications and foundations as a top employer and leader in the areas of equity and sustainability. This includes Newsweek's list of Most Responsible Companies, Forbes list of Best Midsize Employers, a perfect Corporate Equality Index Score as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality and being named to the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index.
- Our employees make a difference through their work and personal activities. In 2021, employees, retirees and our charitable foundation collectively contributed $11.5 million and volunteered over 75,000 hours.
The Pre-Apprentice role is paid training opportunity for individuals with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn the skills needed to transition into an Alliant Energy line or gas mechanic apprenticeship position.
For six to 18 months, you will engage in a combination of classroom and on-the-job training, working alongside our crews to ensure the efficient and safe delivery of gas and electric service to our customers. We have an exceptional training staff making the program well rounded, energizing, and valuable.
Pre-Apprentices will have the ability to apply for apprenticeship opportunities as they become available. This program is intended for individuals with little to no utility education and experience (students and graduates of EPD or Gas schools should apply for our Apprentice openings).
Our teams are supported by strong leadership and have a trusted commitment to safety and ethics. We have a dedicated safety team that supports our crews and each employee is provided training and development to succeed, empowering them to grow and advance. Our employees live and work in and around the communities we serve. We know the people, places and businesses of these areas. This local connection is key to our success in delivering on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.
Learn more: https://www.alliantenergy.com/aboutus/careers/careerprograms/degreesintheenergyindustry
Job Responsibilities
Job duties
Note that this program is intended for individuals without utility experience to learn these skills on the job.
Gas Mechanic
- Maintains and assists with install of gas underground distribution systems.
- Maintains and uses gas and electric related equipment as assigned such as trucks, digging, boring, lifting, drilling, and locating equipment, etc
- Assists with appliance inspections, pilot relighting, customer pipe and equipment, leak detection, meter exchanges, pipe joining
- Locates gas and electric underground utility facilities, reads gas meters
Line Mechanic
- Learn how to install and maintain transformers, conductors, regulators, breakers, switches, fuses, street lighting equipment, lightning arrestors, etc
- Works on energized lines and equipment and with live line maintenance tools.
- Keeps informed on and abides by the required Safety Rules, Operating Practices and codes pertaining to all phases of line work.
- Maintains proper line clearances and trims trees
Additional Accountabilities
- May be required to perform strenuous labor indoors and outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes, weather, dirt, dust and grease.
Job Qualifications
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform this job.
Other Requirements
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand and follow instructions, particularly in stressful situations
- Ability to perform semi-skilled physical labor (ex. dig holes, climb ladders)
- Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse work group.
Alliant Energy Corporation
4902 N Biltmore Ln
Madison
Wisconsin United States
www.alliantenergy.com
