Gas Apprentice 1st Step

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

Job summary

Ameren Illinois is hiring for gas service duties, including responding to gas emergencies, setting and maintaining gas meters, and performing appliance-related pipe work on customer premises.

The role requires willingness to work day shifts Monday–Friday, overtime, and emergency call-outs, with residency within 25 miles of the operating area. CDL and respirator qualification are required, and CAST testing may apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Welding, pipefitting, HVAC and/or excavating equipment operation experience preferred.
• Must obtain CDL and respirator qualification.
• Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL license.
• Able to work with the public and be available for shift work and overtime.
• Must pass the CAST test and associated screenings.
• Must reside within 25 miles of the operating area.
• Position eligible for annual incentive payments.

Responsibilities

• Respond to gas emergencies including leaks, carbon monoxide, or fire calls.
• Set and maintain residential and large commercial gas meter installations.
• Perform pipe work on customer premises and work on gas appliances.
• Be willing to work shift, overtime, and emergency call-outs.

Skills

CDL

Respirator qualification

Public interaction

Shift work

Overtime availability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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 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.
• Position is eligible for annual incentive payments based on company performance and subject to sole management discretion.

Hourly Pay

Hourly Pay: Grade Step BF 002 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 42.58 USD

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date: Friday October 30, 2026

Benefits

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Our Commitment

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.

AI Disclosure

Please be aware that Ameren uses artificial intelligence (AI) in connection with its recruitment and employment processes. However, all final hiring and employment decisions are made by a human.