Gas Apprentice 1st Step

Ameren • Belleville, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to obtain CDL (Commercial Driver's License)
• Must become respirator qualified
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL license
• Must be able to work with the public
• Must pass the Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) test
• Must take and pass the appropriate State/Federal driver's licensing requirements, physical and drug screening
• Must reside within 25 miles of the operating area

Nice To Haves

• Welding experience
• Pipefitting experience
• HVAC experience
• Excavating equipment operation experience

Responsibilities

• Respond 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

Benefits

• Annual incentive payments based on company performance
• Benefits and perks for regular full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED