Lineman

## Lineman Apply:
Cape Girardeau, MO:
Full time:
Posted Today:
034250
** About Ameren Missouri
** Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and our electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for our 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. Our service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities including the greater St.

Louis area

The Lineman works under direct—but not constant—supervision to construct, maintain, and repair Ameren’s electric transmission, sub‐transmission, distribution, and service systems. This role supports both energized and de‐energized work at all voltage levels in urban, suburban, and rural environments. Linemen perform restoration, troubleshooting, customer service support, and routine system maintenance to ensure safe and reliable service for our customers.  

Key Responsibilities
• Patrol, troubleshoot, repair, and restore service on overhead and underground electric systems.
• Respond to residential, commercial, and industrial trouble calls; complete customer service repairs necessary to restore power.
• Erect poles, install anchors, guy systems, and structural framing.
• String, sag, and secure overhead conductors of all gauges.
• Install rigging equipment including gin poles, blocks, and booms.
• Install, connect, maintain, and remove transformers, regulators, capacitors, and associated equipment.
• Perform work on energized lines at all voltages following established safe‐work procedures.
• Install, remove, and maintain primary and secondary meters, enclosures, and related equipment.
• Trim trees and clear vegetation that impacts electric facilities.
• Install pole hardware, brackets, terminal equipment, and meter enclosures.
• Erect and maintain steel towers and A‐frame or H‐frame structures; paint steel structures as required.
• Perform switching operations in accordance with Ameren’s established procedures.
• Disconnect and reconnect customer electric services.
• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair streetlights and dusk‐to‐dawn lighting systems.
• Test circuits and equipment for opens, grounds, and short circuits; clear issues where possible.
• Replace fuses at the line, transformer, or substation level.
• Inspect and report on substation conditions; complete emergency and routine switching as directed by Distribution or District Dispatch.
• Verify relay and breaker operations; reset protective devices as required.
• Establish and verify phase rotation on overhead and underground systems.
• Respond to fire alarms affecting electric facilities; clear Company and customer circuits.
• Install and remove protective grounds on poles and in substations.
• Perform pole‐top rescue, first aid, and CPR when needed.
• Respond to after‐hours outage calls and storm restoration assignments.
• Ensure proper care and use of tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and a safety‐first mindset while interacting with coworkers, customers, and the public.  Qualifications
• Successful completion of the A.L.B.A.T. program or an equivalent apprenticeship.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Possess or be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Must pass all State/Federal licensing requirements, medical evaluations and drug screening.
• Covered under the IBEW Local 702 bargaining agreement.  Special Responsibilities
• Follow all Ameren safety rules, procedures, and protective equipment requirements.
• Maintain reliable attendance and timely response to call‐outs.
• Use sound judgment and ensure responsible use of vehicles, tools, equipment, and materials.
• Maintain effective communication with…