Lineman

About

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, ensuring safe, reliable energy to more than 1,200 communities.

Under direct but not constant supervision, perform a full range of overhead line construction and maintenance work on electrical transmission, sub-transmission, distribution, or service systems. Works on lines that are either dead or energized at all voltages, and performs related less skilled work as required.

• Successfully completed the 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.
• Will be required to take and pass appropriate state/federal driver's licensing requirements, medical testing, and drug screening.

Position is covered by the IBEW bargaining agreement and 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, subject to 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.