Gas Apprentice 1st

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.

Perform gas service duties including, but not limited to, responding to any gas emergency (i.e. leaks, carbon monoxide, fire calls, etc.), setting and maintaining residential and large commercial gas meter installations, performing pipe work on our customers’ premises, and working on and having knowledge of gas appliances. Must be willing to work shift work and be available for overtime and emergency call‑outs.

• Day shift – Monday through Friday

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Welding, pipe fitting, HVAC and/or excavating equipment operation experience preferred.
• Successful candidate must be able to obtain a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) and become respirator qualified.
• Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL license.
• 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.
• 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 reside within 25 miles of the operating location.
• This position is covered by the IBEW bargaining agreement.

Grade Step BE 020 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) – $41.55 USD per hour. 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.

Wednesday June 17, 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.