Journeyman Lineman - Belleville

Ameren; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 62,065 - 88,396; Full time

Job summary

Ameren in Belleville, Illinois is hiring for a lineman position requiring overhead line construction and maintenance. Applicants must have completed A.L.B.A.T. or an equivalent training program and possess a high school diploma.

The role involves working on energized lines and necessitates a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License. The compensation starts at $54.61 per hour, with eligibility for performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• Must have successfully completed A.L.B.A.T. or an equivalent lineman training program.
• Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Capable of passing appropriate State/Federal driver’s licensing requirements, medical testing, and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform overhead line construction and maintenance work under direct supervision.
• Work on lines that may be energized and at all voltages.
• Complete duties as required within the electrical transmission and distribution systems.

Skills

A.L.B.A.T. completion or equivalent lineman training

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License

Ability to pass medical testing and drug screening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Duties

Under direct but not constant supervision, perform a full range of overhead line construction and maintenance work on the electrical transmission, sub‑transmission, distribution, or service systems; work on lines either dead or energized at all voltages; and perform similar and less skilled work as required.

Qualifications

• MUST have successfully completed A.L.B.A.T. (American Line Builders Apprentice Training) or an equivalent lineman training program.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Qualified candidates will be required to take and pass appropriate State/Federal driver’s licensing requirements, medical testing, and drug screening.
• This position is covered by the IBEW bargaining agreement.
• Requires a 25‑mile residency requirement.

Hourly Pay

Grade Step BE 037 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 54.61 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.

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.