Line Technician Apprentice or Journey Level

Job Summary

Are you energized by dynamic, ever-changing environments that offer both challenges and opportunities for growth? Are you someone who enjoys working in the great outdoors, embracing the elements as part of your professional journey? Look no further and apply today for our open Line Apprentice or Line Technician positions to support our WPL team.

We have a total of 21 openings at the following locations :

1 Mineral Point

1 Wisconsin Rapids

1 Baraboo

1 Baraboo - Resource

2 Ripon

1 Ripon - Resource

2 Beaver Dam

3 Monroe

1 Stoughto n

1 Elkhorn

1 Wautoma

1 Amherst

1 Verona

1 Windsor

1 Platteville

1 Portage

1 Fond Du Lac - Resource

Our crews are made up of expert leads, journey level and apprentices, 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. You will work with our team to do new construction, maintain existing facilities and respond to outages.

Residency Requirements

District : There are emergency response and travel requirements in this role. Because of this, the selected applicant will be required to meet the residency requirement under the contractual guidelines.

Resource : This position is​​​ responsible for taking after-hours emergency calls, responding to outages and trouble calls on the distribution system and customer services. Due to this the position has a residency requirement of from appointed operating center.

What you will do

Sets, guys and frames poles, towers and other structures.

Installs, splices and secures conductors.

Installs and maintains transformers, conductors, regulators, breakers, switches, fuses, street lighting equipment, lightning arrestors, etc.; (overhead and underground).

Works on energized lines and equipment. Works 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.

Trims trees.

May lead and assist in training others in the same or lower classifications.

Performs other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Required Experience

Successful completion of line technician apprenticeship - (for journey level)

Satisfactory passage of line technician examination - (for journey level)

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 covered by the Department of Transportation regulations on drug / alcohol testing (CFR 49, Parts 40 and 382), and is subject to drug / alcohol testing according to said regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Good reading comprehension, mathematics skills

Demonstrated ability to do ordinary line construction, operating and maintenance work, line trouble shooting and transformer installation including three-phase and parallel banking

Reasonable knowledge of work order procedure and allocation of charges

Knowledge of the requirements of the State Electrical Code and company standards for line construction

Familiarity with live line maintenance tools and their use

Thorough knowledge of the Company Safety Rules and Operating Practices relating to line construction and maintenance

Ability to write clearly and concisely, make understandable diagrams, ability to express oneself orally

The ability to perform the physical requirements of the job

Sensitivity to public opinion and property owner's rights.

Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse work group.

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

Pay Range : $43.34 - $55.56

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.

It's not just what we do; it's 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 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.

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