Transmission Lineman: Power the Grid, Grow Your Career

Alliant Energy Corp Serv Inc; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Energy is seeking skilled line workers to construct, repair, and maintain transmission and distribution lines across Cedar Rapids. The role involves operating heavy equipment, climbing poles, and restoring service after weather events, while upholding safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and 4+ years in line construction, with apprenticeship or journeyman credentials preferred. CDL Class A is required where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; apprenticeship or equivalent certification preferred.
• Journeyman lineman certificate or equivalent.
• May require herbicide certification.
• 4+ years of line construction, operation or maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Construct, dismantle, maintain, operate, patrol and repair transmission and distribution lines and equipment.
• Install, tension, tie in and remove conductors.
• Install and frame poles and structures; climb and disassemble as needed.
• Operate heavy equipment (basket trucks, digger trucks, trenchers, backhoes).
• Restore electric service after outages in a safe and prompt manner.
• Install street and security lighting; maintain hydraulic tools and systems.
• Ensure safety and construction standards are followed.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Lineman Apprenticeship

Journeyman lineman certificate

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

Alliant Energy is seeking skilled line workers to construct, repair, and maintain transmission and distribution lines across Cedar Rapids. The role involves operating heavy equipment, climbing poles, and restoring service after weather events, while upholding safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and 4+ years in line construction, with apprenticeship or journeyman credentials preferred. CDL Class A is required where applicable.