Pre-App Line Mech 1st 6 Mo

MidAmerican Energy Company; Altoona (IA); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a Pre-App Line Mechanic for the Altoona, IA area. The role involves installing, maintaining and operating electric distribution and transmission systems across overhead and underground networks.

The technician will work with various electrical equipment, meters, and instrumentation, and may lead and train other crew members on site. The position requires a Class A CDL within six months and CIP certification, along with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualificações

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
• CIP certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Performs installation, maintenance and operation of electric distribution and transmission systems.
• Works with overhead and underground facilities, including some gas pipe work not connected.
• Operates and reads electrical instruments and meters; patrols lines and inspects poles and towers.
• Drives truck, maintains tools and equipment; trains and leads colleagues.

Formação académica

High school or equivalency

CIP certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Title: Pre-App Line Mech 1st 6 Mo

Location: Altoona, IA, United States

Description:

Under general supervision, works alone or with a crew to install and maintain electric distribution and transmission systems. Includes all overhead, underground facilities and other utilities, which includes installing, but not connecting gas pipe. Performs the duties of Electric Service Technician, Utility Operator and Meter Utility Person.

Responsibilities:

• Performs all work in a safe manner.
• Complies with all applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures.
• Performs all work that they are qualified and trained to do in a manner to protect themselves, their fellow employees and the public from injury.
• Installs, changes, transfers, moves and removes poles, poles line hardware, guys, transformers, lightning arresters, streetlight equipment, electrical cable, gas pipe, cross-arms, energized conductors, insulators, conduit, capacitor bank controls and any and all forms of electrical material and accessories utilized in the construction, maintenance, and operation of electric circuits.
• Installs, uses and removes protective equipment and devices on energized electric circuits of all voltages. Works with hot line tools on circuits. Performs work on energized circuits of all voltages.
• Performs steel tower structural work including the erection and removal and repair of steel towers and electrical equipment used in connection therewith.
• Works with electrical instruments such as voltmeters, ammeters, fault locators, etc. Reads meters.
• Operates switches and cutouts in transmission and distribution circuits.
• Patrols transmission and distribution circuits as assigned. Inspects poles and towers, making climbing inspections of conductors and equipment.
• Drives truck and is responsible for truck, tools, and equipment carried thereon.
• Must be familiar with and capable of operating all types of equipment associated with the work being performed.
• Locates underground gas and electric facilities in conjunction with their work. Additionally, performs locates where no Locator/Leak Surveyors exist.
• Contacts property owners on tree trimming matters. Performs minor tree trimming, cutting brush, removing line detriments to the extent necessary in performance of regular duties.
• Responsible for completing written reports on fieldwork and proper accounting for materials and time associated with each job.
• Performs public contacts when necessary.
• Leads, trains and instructs employees in their work including switching.
• Installs, removes, changes and turns on or off existing meters of the following classes:
• Sets voltage recording devices
• Single and three phase self-contained meters through Class 320
• Network meters through Class 320
• Changes bill group on demand meters as needed. (Note: This does not include meter types or situations that require programming for installation) Performs duties in Company and customer substations to restore service and perform diagnostics to include: switching, analyzing and communicating relay targets, amp readings, voltage readings, breaker/recloser count or values, voltage regulator information, load tap changer information and similar work to restore service. Operates substation equipment to include: open/close breakers and reclosers, operate load tap changers and voltage regulator controls, install fuses and similar work to restore service as well as other operations consistent with training and ability.

Qualifications:

• Class "A" CDL required at time of or within six months of employment- Pipeline/Hwy Alcohol & Drug Testing
• CIP certification
• High school or equivalency
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

JOB INFO

Job Identification: 10005786

Job Category: UNION

Posting Date: 2026-10-06

Apply Before: 2026-10-20T05:00:00+00:00

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Shift B

Locations: 2595 34th Ave NW, Altoona, IA, 50009, US

Business: MidAmerican Energy Company

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