Telecommunications Technician Crew Lead

Alliant Energy; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Energy seeks a Telecommunications Technician to supervise installation, testing and maintenance of telecommunications in substations, power plants and customer sites. You will lead technicians, coordinate crews, ensure safety compliance and maintain documentation of work performed.

The role requires ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics, IP networking familiarity, and willingness to work overtime for outages or emergencies. Valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a two-year study in electronic technology or equivalent.
• Preference for experience with IP networking.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work long overtime hours during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervises installation, testing and maintenance of telecommunications in substations and facilities.
• Directs and coordinates materials, equipment and activities for assigned personnel.
• Ensures safety practices and corrects at-risk behavior.
• Maintains records of tests, maintenance and work performed.

Skills

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Two-year study in electronic technology

Tools

Excel

Access

Word

Job description

Grow your career with Alliant Energy!At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. Our employees make a difference every day by using their personal energy to bring this purpose to life.Union Details (If applicable)IBEW Local 204 (Large Group)Seniority Group (Local 965 Only) and Business UnitOperations-IA Energy Del IPLNumber of Positions Available1Salary GradeU104552Career BandJob CodeJ06344Pay Range$62.39 - $62.39Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.Training LocationsResidency RequirementTravel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 60 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.Job DescriptionJob SummarySupervises and performs the installation, testing and maintenance activities associated with telecommunications in substations, power plants and customer owned facilities.What you will do Oversees the duties and assignments and Telecommunications Technicians.Performs the same duties as a Journeyman Telecommunications Technician.Responsible and accountable for the supervision of assigned employees, insuring quality of workmanship and work is being performed productively.As assigned, directs and coordinates materials, equipment and assignment of activities for assigned personnel, adjusting schedules as needed.Provide leadership and direct employees in safe and efficient work practices.Responsible for ensuring personnel understand and comply with all established procedures including, but not limited to, applicable safety rules and practices. Point out and correct at risk behavior.Performs all duties within established safety practices.Performs maintenance in a proactive manner as to isolate potential failures or problems.Trains, evaluates and/or directs the work of assigned journey level employees, apprentices, semi-skilled and/or occasional temporary helpers.Trains fellow employees in related activities.Must report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.Assists other journey level employees as necessary.Lead and/or assist in training others in the safe work practices.Prepares and maintains records of equipment tests and maintenance, keeps operating records and performs other administrative work as required.Oversees and installs, tests, commissions and maintains like types of customer equipment on non-commodity projects.Prepares purchase orders and verifies that material for projects is ordered and received.Ability to read, interpret and demonstrate practical and theoretical knowledge of blueprints, maintenance manuals, technical manuals, electrical and electronic circuits and electrical equipment.Ability to read and comprehend Right-To-Know information.Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.Must be willing to work long overtime hours to maintain continuity of service as emergencies may require.Attention and aptitude for detail.Ability to work alone in unsupervised situations.Demonstrated mechanical and analytical ability.Ability to perform required tasks using a computer and/or other electronic equipment.May perform other lower level duties as assigned.Performs other duties, which are similar, related or incidental to this position and assist in other activities that do not require skills of a higher classification.The above duties are not an inclusive list of duties to be performed for this position. The above listed duties are intended to be a general job description for the major duties to be performed by the employee.Preferred ExperienceEducation or a combination of training and experience equivalent to 2 year study in electronic technology, preferably with emphasis in IP Networking.Other Requirements Must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license of appropriate grade within probationary period.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesDemonstrated ability to use a computer and associated Windows software (e.g. Excel, Access and Word software)Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.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.Our ValuesLive Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be BoldAlliant 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.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 [e-mail] End Date:September 28, 2026