Gas Apprentice 1st Step

Ameren•Jasper, IL

6d•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.

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
Successful completion of Gas Evaluations
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.