Fleet Technician Journeyman

Ameren Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 59,236 - 71,635; Part time

Job summary

Ameren Missouri is seeking an Automotive Mechanic for an hourly position in Missouri. You will perform repair and maintenance on a range of automotive and power-take-off equipment, oversee tasks, and ensure safe operation.

The role requires CDL Class A with HazMat, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work varied shifts with on-call service. The job involves overhauls of motors, transmissions, brake systems, welding, and minor body work, with focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an approved automotive maintenance program preferred; two years in an automotive maintenance facility or equivalent.
• Five years in an automotive maintenance facility will be considered in lieu of the program.
• Must be able to interact with people, work alone, and maintain physical endurance.
• Must qualify for a chauffeur’s license and have a valid CDL with HazMat endorsement.
• Must pass all required testing for this classification.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair and maintenance on automotive and power-take-off equipment.
• Direct the work of others as needed and overhaul motors, transmissions, and differentials.
• Repair brake systems and align vehicle front ends; repack bearings and service cooling, fuel, and electrical systems.
• Perform welding and minor body repairs; install crew-cab glass and service suspensions and tires.
• Respond to service calls and ensure safe, efficient operation of equipment.

Skills

Automotive maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Automotive maintenance program (preferred)

Tools

CDL Class A with HazMat

Diagnostic tools

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. Ameren Missouri's 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 Details

• Position: Hourly
• Hourly Rate Range: $43.43 - $52.65
• Revision Date: 10/21/2022
• Hours: PM rotating 4‑10; First week Monday‑Thursday 3:30pm‑2:00am, next week Tuesday‑Friday 3:30pm‑2:00am, thus having a 4‑day weekend every other weekend.
• Shift: Owl shift Tuesday‑Friday 9:00pm‑7:30am. Shift starts Monday 9:00pm and last day is Friday morning 7:30am, with no reporting back until Monday 9:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Under direct but not constant supervision, perform a general range of repair and maintenance work on automotive equipment, construction equipment, and power‑take‑off driven equipment.
• Repair garage equipment as required; direct the work of another Automotive Mechanic or Fleet Services employee of lesser grade.
• 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, cooling systems, and electrical systems.
• Perform 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, 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.
• For proper care and use of tools, materials, and shop equipment, for responding to calls quickly, and for restoring equipment to service in a minimum of time.
• For working with precision when making close adjustments, for close careful inspection and adjustment of equipment to protect operators and equipment.
• For following safe working practices.

Working Conditions

Exposed to outside weather conditions; must dress for inside and outside work; subject to irritations from gas, oil, solvents, fumes; and to damp and drafty conditions.

Hazards

Subject to skin abrasions; eye injury from foreign particles; hazards of carbon monoxide gas; hazards of working under and around equipment; street and highway traffic.

Other

Candidates who cannot perform some or all of these duties because of a disability will nevertheless receive full consideration for the 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 preferred; shall have satisfactorily performed for two years in an automotive maintenance facility in a repair technician classification or its equivalent.
• An additional five years of satisfactory performance in an automotive maintenance facility in a repair technician classification 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 able-bodied and have average physical 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) C.D.L. license with HAZMAT endorsement.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly pay ranges from $44.73 to $54.23 USD depending on step, with an additional annual incentive payment based on company performance subject to management discretion.

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.