Gas Mechanic

Ameren; Alton (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Ameren Illinois is seeking a Gas Mechanic to assist in the construction and maintenance of the gas distribution system. This role involves operating heavy equipment, installing meters, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates must possess a high school diploma and the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License. Interested individuals should apply and be ready to contribute to maintaining safe energy services in the community.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment testing including medical testing and drug screening.
• Experience preferred in using backhoes, trenchers, and jackhammers.
• Must obtain a Class A CDL or possess a Class A CDL Permit.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for gas distribution system maintenance.
• Assemble and install gas meters and perform related functions.
• Drive and maintain vehicles and tools necessary for the job.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Gas Meter Installation

Tool Handling

Safety Compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoes

Trenchers

Jackhammers

Hand Tools

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.

Under indirect and intermittent supervision, usually under the direction of a Gas Mechanic Leader and at times to work alone or with other job classifications; to do any and all of the work connected with the construction, operation, operation and maintenance of the gas distribution system; to deliver, install, repair, move or remove gas piping, services, mains, meters, regulators, recorders controls and other equipment; to drive, operate and be responsible for various trucks, vehicles and equipment and to maintain a stock of tools, parts and materials to perform any of the duties of a Gas Mechanic and to perform similar and less skilled work as required.

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, medical testing and drug screening.

Duties include operating heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers and jackhammers, assembling and installing gas meters, installing leak clamps, and other duties as assigned.

This position includes performance of DOT-covered safety sensitive functions.

REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Related experience preferred which includes use of backhoes, trenchers, jackhammers, and hand tools.

Must pass pre-employment testing associated with this position.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Drivers 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.

Must live within 25 miles of the Alton Operating Center, 700 Oakwood, Alton, IL 62002-5238 . Candidates who are willing to move within 25 miles of the garage at their own expense will be considered.

This position is covered by the IBEW bargaining agreement.

Hourly Pay:

Grade Step VA 162 Step 1 of 4 - 40.34 USD Grade Step VA 162 Step 2 of 4 - 41.63 USD Grade Step VA 162 Step 3 of 4 - 43.26 USD Grade Step VA 162 Step 4 of 4 (Top Step) - 44.43 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:

Monday June 23, 2025

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.