Gas Utilityman Apprentice

Ameren; Paris (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameren Illinois is seeking an Apprentice Gas Apprentice to join our field operations team. The role supports gas distribution work and gas system maintenance while you train on the job to meet company safety and regulatory standards.

Applicants must pass required tests (CAST, gas evaluations), obtain a CDL, and complete screenings (DOT physical, drug screen, interview). Candidates should live within 25 miles of the service center and be willing to work shifts and overtime.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CAST test
• Gas Evaluations
• Behavioral Interview
• DOT physical, drug screen, driver qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent

Skills

Public interaction

Safety-conscious

Shift work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Respirator qualified

CAST test

Gas Evaluations

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.

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.

Apprentice Gas Apprentice

must successfully complete the following:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• CAST test
• Gas Evaluations
• Behavioral Interview
• DOT physical, drug screen, driver qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to obtain CDL (Commercial Driver's License) and must become respirator qualified.

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 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.

• This position is covered by the IBEW bargaining agreement.

Must live within 25 miles of the service center.

Candidates who are willing to move within 25 miles of the Service Center at their own expense will be consider.

Hourly Pay:

Grade Step DA 091 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 43.00 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:

Tuesday September 01, 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.