Utility Maintenance Technician (UMT)

Ameren • Edwards, IL

15h • 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. This role involves various tasks related to utility maintenance.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED, required
• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) and the ability to learn and use Ameren's Gas Compliance Software and related hardware.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently for extended periods in the filed for long hours in all weather conditions and walk over rough terrain.
• Must be available for emergency callouts and overtime.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Illinois Class D driver's license.
• Must Receive a recommend status from CAST test.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates will receive raise in July per yearly contract increase
• UMTs will be required to establish and maintain their principal family residence within the counties of Peoria or Tazewell, or the surrounding counties.
• Candidates accepting a position in the UMT classification cannot bid/transfer out of the department for two (2) years from the start date into the UMT position.
• Successfully complete all provided Ameren Illinois Locator qualification training for the position.

Responsibilities

• Locating for right of way clearing
• Paint Meters or Regulator Stations
• Pipeline Marker installation and replacements
• GPS new valves and monitor meter sets
• Service History Card and other document Verification
• Monitor Excavation around critical facilities (Watch & Protect)
• General Laborer duties as assigned (i.e., flagging work on a crew, manual labor)

Benefits

• Annual incentive payments based on company performance
• Benefits and Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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