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.

Minimum Qualifications

Journeyman
High school diploma or equivalent
Must obtain and retain a valid driver’s license and a CDL
Must have completed Gas Apprenticeship
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.

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 considered.
This position is covered by the - IBEW bargaining agreement.
Hourly Pay:
Grade Step BC 045 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 48.17 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:
Wednesday May 27, 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.