Gas Apprentice 1st Step
About The Position
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. 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
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Welding, pipefitting, HVAC and/or excavating equipment operation experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Work on and have knowledge of gas appliances
- Must be willing to work shift work and be available for overtime and emergency call-outs
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
