Gas Utilityman Apprentice

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

Job summary

Ameren Illinois is hiring an Apprentice Gas position. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and passing the CAST test, with DOT physical and drug screen. Candidates must be able to obtain a CDL and become respirator qualified, plus welding, pipefitting, HVAC, or excavating equipment experience is preferred.

Must live near the service center and be ready for shift work and overtime. The position offers hourly pay and eligibility for annual incentives, with selection governed by

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CAST test and ability to pass DOT physical, drug screen.
• CDL must be obtained and respirator qualified.
• Welding, pipefitting, HVAC or excavating equipment experience preferred.
• Must be able to work with the public and be available for shift work.

Skills

CDL

Respirator qualification

Public interaction

Shift work

Overtime eligibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CAST test

Tools

Gas equipment operation

Welding

Pipefitting

HVAC

Excavating equipment

Job description

About Ameren IllinoisAmeren 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 equivalentCAST testGas EvaluationsBehavioral InterviewDOT physical, drug screen, driver qualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentMust 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 EvaluationsAs 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 considerHourly Pay:Grade Step DA 091 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 43.00 USDPosition 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, 2026All 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.