Gas Laborer

Ameren Corporation; Dexter (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameren Missouri is seeking a Gas Laborer at the Dexter Work Center to support the construction and maintenance of gas distribution lines. The role requires operating heavy equipment, assembling gas meters, and installing leak clamps within a team focused on reliable utility service.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent; related experience is preferred. A Class A CDL is required, with permit on first day if not yet possessed. Domicile is a consideration for employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Related experience preferred.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL; CDL permit required on first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers and jackhammers.
• Assemble and install gas meters.
• Install leak clamps.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class A

Heavy equipment operation

Gas distribution experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Ameren Missouri is looking for a Gas Laborer at the Dexter Work Center for the construction and maintenance of gas distribution lines. You must be willing to meet the domicile requirement in order to be considered for the position.

The Gas Laborer duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Operating heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers and jackhammers
• Assembling and installing gas meters
• Installing leak clamps
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Related experience preferred. Must pass pre-employment testing associated with the position. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License. If an individual does not possess a Class A CDL, the Company will provide training to obtain one. However, an individual must possess a Class A CDL Permit that includes combination vehicle and air brakes prior to employment. The CDL permit is required on the 1st day of employment.

Hourly Pay:

Grade Step BA 019 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 39.96 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: Wednesday September 02, 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.

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.