What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gas Apprentice 1st Step position at AMS Ameren Services?
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.
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
This position is covered by the Pipefitters bargaining agreement.
Hourly Pay:
Grade Step BG 006 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 42.58 USDPosition 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:
Saturday August 15, 2026All 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.