What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gas Apprentice 1st Step position at AIC Ameren Illinois?
About Ameren Illinois Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural gas customers in central and southern Illinois. We deliver safe, reliable energy to more than 1,200 communities. 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 - IBEW bargaining agreement. 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 - IBEW bargaining agreement. Hourly Pay: Grade Step BE 020 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 41.55 USD Position is eligible for annual incentive payments based on company performance and subject to sole management discretion. Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date: Thursday December 18, 2025 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. Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.