Lineman Journeyman

Ameren; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameren Illinois is hiring an overhead line worker under the IBEW bargaining agreement. Under supervision, you will perform a full range of overhead line construction and maintenance on transmission, sub-transmission, distribution, or service systems, including work on dead or energized lines at all voltages.

Requirements include completion of A.L.B.A.T. or equivalent lineman training, a high school diploma, and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL.

Qualifications

• Completion of A.L.B.A.T. or equivalent lineman training.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain Class A CDL.
• Pass state/federal licensing and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform overhead line construction and maintenance on transmission systems.
• Work on lines dead or energized and at all voltages.
• Follow safety rules and company guidelines.

Skills

Lineman skills

Safety conscious

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Drug screening readiness

Education

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

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Class A CDL

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 BE 037 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 56.52 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:

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.