Gas Apprentice 1st Step

Ameren Illinois is a regulated electric and gas delivery company based in Collinsville, Illinois. Our service territory spans 43,700 square miles, or about three-quarters of the state. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 812,000 natural gas customers in more than 1,200 communities in central and southern Illinois.

Job Duties

Perform gas service duties including, but not limited to, responding to any gas emergency (i.e. leaks, carbon monoxide, fire calls, etc.) set and maintain residential and large commercial gas meter installations, perform pipe work on our customers premise and work on and have knowledge of gas appliances. Must be willing to work shift work and be available for overtime and emergency call-outs.

Shift

• Day shift - Monday through Friday

Minimum qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Welding, pipefitting, HVAC and/or excavating equipment operation experience preferred.
• Successful candidate must be able to obtain CDL (Commercial Driver's License) and must become respirator qualified.

• Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL license.

• Candidate must be able to work with the public, and be readily available for shift work and overtime.

• Must pass the Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) test [Note: See "Employment Testing" section on www.ameren.com under the "Careers" section].

• Successful completion of Gas Evaluations

• As a condition of acceptance on this job, candidates who are otherwise qualified will be required to take and pass the appropriate State/Federal driver's licensing requirements, physical and drug screening.

• Must reside within 25 miles of the operating center.

• This position is covered by the - Laborers Local 12 Counties -IP bargaining agreement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.