Gas Troubleman Apprentice
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. This role involves gas transmission and distribution main and service construction and maintenance, as well as gas local work including meter connects, disconnects, JULIE locates, Code Compliance, and emergency calls. The position requires responding to any gas emergency (i.e. leaks, carbon monoxide, fire calls, etc.), setting and maintaining residential and large commercial gas meter installations, performing pipe work on customer premises, and working with and having knowledge of gas appliances. The role also includes installing and maintaining gas services, mains, and all other Company gas distribution equipment. The apprentice will perform any and all gas work and operate equipment (trencher, backhoe, etc.). This position is covered by the IBEW bargaining agreement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Successfully pass the EEI CAST test and Gas Evaluation administered by the Company as applicable.
- Successfully candidate must be able to obtain and retain a CDL (Commercial Driver's License)
- Must become respirator qualified.
- Successfully candidate must be able to pass a DOT physical, drug screen and driver qualifications.
- Must be able to work with the public, shift work, and overtime.
Responsibilities
- Gas transmission and distribution main and service construction and maintenance.
- Gas local work including meter connects, disconnects, JULIE locates, Code Compliance, and emergency calls.
- 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 and work on and have knowledge of gas appliances.
- Install & maintain gas services, mains and all other Company gas distribution equipment.
- Perform any and all gas work and operate equipment (trencher, backhoe, etc.).
Benefits
- Eligible for annual incentive payments based on company performance and subject to sole management discretion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
