Gas Apprentice 1st Step

Ameren; Gillespie (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameren Illinois is hiring for a gas service technician to respond to emergencies, install and maintain gas meters, and carry out gas piping work on customers' premises. The role requires willingness to work day shifts and be available for overtime and emergencies.

A valid CDL and respirator qualification are required, and candidates must reside within 25 miles of the operating area. CAST testing and state/federal licensing may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to obtain CDL and respirator qualified.
• Must reside within 25 miles of operating area.
• Must be willing to shift work and overtime.
• CAST test must be passed.

Responsibilities

• Respond to gas emergencies (leaks, CO, fire calls, etc.).
• Set and maintain residential and large commercial gas meter installations.
• Perform gas pipe work on customers' premises and work with gas appliances.

Skills

Gas service

Emergency response

Customer interaction

Overtime readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL required

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.

Job Description

Job Duties

Perform gas service duties including, but not limited to, responding 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. Must be willing to work shift work and be available for overtime and emergency call-outs.

Shift

• Day shift - Monday through Friday

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Welding, pipefitting, HVAC and/or excavating equipment operation experience preferred.
• Successful candidate must be able to obtain CDL (Commercial Driver's License) and must become respirator qualified.
• Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL license.
• Candidate must be able to work with the public, and be readily available for shift work and overtime.
• Must pass the Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) test [Note: See "Employment Testing" section on www.ameren.com under the "Careers" section].
• Successful completion of Gas Evaluations
• As a condition of acceptance on this job, candidates who are otherwise qualified will be required to take and pass the appropriate State/Federal driver's licensing requirements, physical and drug screening.
• Must reside within 25 miles of the operating

Hourly Pay

Grade Step BF 002 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 42.58 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

Friday October 30, 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.