Gas Apprentice 1st Step

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

Job summary

Ameren Illinois is seeking a gas service technician. You will respond to gas emergencies, set and maintain residential and large commercial gas meter installations, perform pipe work on customer premises, and work with gas appliances.

Shift work and overtime may be required. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent; welding, pipefitting, HVAC or excavating experience preferred; must obtain CDL and respirator qualification and be able to obtain a Class A CDL; must live within 25

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Welding, pipefitting, HVAC and/or excavating equipment operation experience preferred.
• Successful candidate must be able to obtain CDL 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 CAST test.
• Successful completion of Gas Evaluations.
• Must reside within 25 miles of the operating location.

Responsibilities

• Perform gas service duties including, but not limited to, responding to gas emergencies (leaks, carbon monoxide, fire calls, etc.).
• Set and maintain residential and large commercial gas meter installations.
• Perform pipe work on customer premises 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.

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 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.