What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garage Technician position at Ameren and Careers?
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 Description
Job Description
Location: Mt. Vernon, IL
Hourly Rate: $48.57; As of July 1 the union negotiated wage rate will increase to $50.03.
2nd Shift: 2:00pm-10:00pm Monday-Thursday; 10:00am-6:00pm Friday
Performs a variety of activities relating to the repair and maintenance of transportation equipment, including passenger cars, trucks, aerial units and power operated equipment. Duties include diagnosis and repair of engine, drive train, body, chassis, electrical, hydraulic and special equipment systems, and welding.
This position includes performance of DOT-covered safety sensitive functions.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from high school or successful completion of a high school equivalency examination.
- Successful completion of an approved educational program in Automotive Maintenance, or its equivalent.
- Satisfactorily performed for two years in an automotive maintenance facility in a repair technician classification, or its equivalent.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL License with Airbrake endorsements.
- Must pass the Construction Skilled Trades (CAST) aptitude test, written automotive mechanic exam.
Hourly Pay:
Grade Step BE 018 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 46.87 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:
Monday December 22, 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.
Salary : $49 - $50