Lineman

Ameren; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 62,065 - 88,396; Full time

Job summary

Ameren in East St. Louis is seeking a qualified candidate for overhead line construction and maintenance. The role requires specific training and a valid Class A CDL.

Candidates must have completed a lineman training program and possess a High School diploma. This position includes a residency requirement of 25 miles and is eligible for performance-based annual incentives.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have successfully completed a lineman training program.
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Candidates must pass State/Federal licensing, medical testing, and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of overhead line construction and maintenance work.
• Work on electrical transmission, distribution, or service systems.
• Do work on lines either dead or energized.

Skills

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

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License

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, to do a full range of overhead line construction and maintenance work on the electrical transmission, sub‑transmission, distribution, or service systems; to do such work on lines either dead or energized and at all voltages; and to perform similar and less skilled work as required.

Qualifications

• For consideration to this position, candidates 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.
• 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.
• This position is covered by the IBEW bargaining agreement.
• This position requires a 25 mile residency requirement.

Hourly Pay

Grade Step PA 045 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.