Fleet Tech

Ameren; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameren Illinois is seeking an Automotive Maintenance Technician in Decatur, IL to repair and maintain passenger cars, trucks, aerial units and power-operated equipment. You will diagnose and repair engines, drive trains, electrical, hydraulic and welding systems while following DOT safety requirements.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an automotive maintenance program, the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL with Airbrake endorsements, and passing the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an automotive maintenance program or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL with Airbrake endorsements.
• Must pass the CAST aptitude test and automotive mechanic exam.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of passenger cars, trucks, aerial units and power operated equipment.
• Diagnose and repair engine, drive train, electrical, hydraulic and welding systems.
• Perform DOT-required safety sensitive functions.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Automotive Maintenance program completion

Job description

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.

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.

Job Description

Location: Decatur, IL
Hourly Rate: $48.57; As of July 1 the union negotiated wage rate will increase to $50.03.
2nd Shift: 3:00pm-11:00pm Monday-Thursday; 11:00am-7:00pm Friday
Performs a variety of activities relating to the repair and maintenance of transportation equipment, including passenger cars, trucks, aerial units and power operated equipment. Duties include diagnosis and repair of engine, drive train, body, chassis, electrical, hydraulic and special equipment systems, and welding.
This position includes performance of DOT-covered safety sensitive functions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or successful completion of a high school equivalency examination.
• Successful completion of an approved educational program in Automotive Maintenance, or its equivalent.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL License with Airbrake endorsements.
• Must pass the Construction Skilled Trades (CAST) aptitude test, written automotive mechanic exam.

Hourly Pay

Grade Step BC 164 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 51.78 USD
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.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

Saturday October 03, 2026

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.