Fleet Technician Journeyman

Ameren; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 59,236 - 74,390; Full time

Job summary

Ameren Missouri is seeking an automotive repair technician to overhaul motors, brakes, suspensions, and electrical systems. You will diagnose faults, perform adjustments, and ensure safe operation of equipment in a heavy maintenance environment in Missouri.

The role requires high school completion, an automotive maintenance program, and ideally two years in a shop, plus CDL with HAZMAT, and comfort with rotating shifts. Competitive hourly pay is offered with incentive potential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or successful completion of a recognized high school equivalency examination.
• Successful completion of an approved educational program in automotive maintenance or its equivalent is preferred and shall have performed satisfactorily for two years in an automotive maintenance facility as a repair technician or equivalent.
• An additional five years of satisfactory performance in an automotive maintenance facility as a repair technician will be considered in lieu of completion of an approved educational program.
• Must be able to meet and deal with people, be willing to work alone for considerable periods, be active and physically able with average strength and endurance.
• Must be a competent operator of equipment and be able to qualify for chauffeur’s license.
• Must successfully complete all testing requirements related to this classification.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid class (A) CDL license with HAZMAT endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul motors, transmissions, and differentials.
• Analyze motors.
• Overhaul and adjust brake systems.
• Repair, overhaul and align vehicle front‑end and steering systems.
• Repack, adjust, or replace bearings.
• Repair and overhaul fuel systems.
• Repair and overhaul cooling systems.
• Install, repair and overhaul electrical systems.
• Do welding.
• Make minor fender and body repairs.
• Paint or touch up.
• Make modifications on equipment as required.
• Install crew cab glass.
• Repair or replace suspension systems.
• Repair or replace tires.
• Balance wheels.
• Replace or repair components of construction equipment and power‑take‑off driven equipment.
• Maintain small powered equipment.
• Attend garage gasoline service station, as required.
• Make service calls.

Job description

About Ameren Missouri

Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and our electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Our mission is to power the quality of life for our 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. Our service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities including the greater St. Louis area.

• Position(s):
• Hourly Rate Range: $43.43 - 52.65
• Revision Date: 10/21/2022
• Hours: PM rotating 4‑10s – First week Monday‑Thursday 3:30 pm to 2:00 am, next week Tuesday‑Friday 3:30 pm to 2:00 am, thus having a 4‑day weekend every other weekend.
• Owl shift: Tuesday‑Friday 9 pm to 7:30 am. Shift starts at 9 pm Monday night and ends Friday morning at 7:30 am, then resumes Monday 9 pm.

DUTIES

• Overhaul motors, transmissions, and differentials.
• Analyze motors.
• Overhaul and adjust brake systems.
• Repair, overhaul and align vehicle front‑end and steering systems.
• Repack, adjust, or replace bearings.
• Repair and overhaul fuel systems.
• Repair and overhaul cooling systems.
• Install, repair and overhaul electrical systems.
• Do welding.
• Make minor fender and body repairs.
• Paint or touch up.
• Make modifications on equipment as required.
• Install crew cab glass.
• Repair or replace suspension systems.
• Repair or replace tires.
• Balance wheels.
• Replace or repair components of construction equipment and power‑take‑off driven equipment.
• Maintain small powered equipment.
• Attend garage gasoline service station, as required.
• Make service calls.

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure proper care and use of tools, materials, and shop equipment.
• Respond to calls quickly and restore equipment to service in minimum time.
• Work with precision when making close adjustments.
• Conduct close, careful inspection and adjustment of equipment to protect operators and equipment.
• Follow safe working practices.

CONTACTS

• Frequent contact with Stores Department employees and distributors for parts and materials.
• Interaction with field or shop personnel whose equipment requires work.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposed to outside weather conditions; must dress for indoor and outdoor work.
• Subject to irritations from gas, oil, solvents, fumes, damp and drafty conditions.

HAZARDS

• Risk of skin abrasions.
• Risk of eye injury from foreign particles.
• Hazards of carbon monoxide gas.
• Hazard of working under and around equipment.
• Exposure to street and highway traffic.

OTHER

Candidates who cannot perform some or all of these duties due to disabilities will receive full consideration for this job based on their ability to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school or successful completion of a recognized high school equivalency examination.
• Successful completion of an approved educational program in automotive maintenance or its equivalent is preferred and shall have performed satisfactorily for two years in an automotive maintenance facility as a repair technician or equivalent.
• An additional five years of satisfactory performance in an automotive maintenance facility as a repair technician will be considered in lieu of completion of an approved educational program.
• Must be able to meet and deal with people, be willing to work alone for considerable periods, be active and physically able with average strength and endurance.
• Must be a competent operator of equipment and be able to qualify for chauffeur’s license.
• Must successfully complete all testing requirements related to this classification.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid class (A) CDL license with HAZMAT endorsement.

Hourly Pay

• Grade Step IA 150 Step 1 of 5 – $44.73 USD
• Grade Step IA 150 Step 2 of 5 – $46.65 USD
• Grade Step IA 150 Step 3 of 5 – $49.34 USD
• Grade Step IA 150 Step 4 of 5 – $51.02 USD
• Grade Step IA 150 Step 5 of 5 (Top Step) – $54.23 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.

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.