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Gas Apprentice 1st Step
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Summary

Location

Sparta

Type

full-time

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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. 

Ameren Illinois is a regulated electric and gas delivery company based in Collinsville, Illinois. Our service territory spans 43,700 square miles, or about three-quarters of the state. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 812,000 natural gas customers in more than 1,200 communities in central and southern Illinois.

Job Duties

Perform gas service duties including, but not limited to, responding to any gas emergency (i.e. leaks, carbon monoxide, fire calls, etc.) set and maintain residential and large commercial gas meter installations, perform pipe work on our customers premise and work on and have knowledge of gas appliances. Must be willing to work shift work and be available for overtime and emergency call-outs.

Shift

  • Day shift - Monday through Friday

Minimum qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent.

  • 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 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 [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 reside within 25 miles of the operating center.

  • This position is covered by the IBEW bargaining agreement.

Hourly Pay:

Grade Step BE 020 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 41.55 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 February 04, 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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Gas Service Duties,Emergency Response,Meter Installations,Pipe Work,Gas Appliances Knowledge,Welding,Pipefitting,HVAC,Excavating Equipment Operation,CDL,Public Interaction,Shift Work,Overtime Availability,Construction and Skilled Trades Test,Gas Evaluations

About Ameren

Team size: 11-50 employees

What you'll do

  • Perform gas service duties including responding to gas emergencies and maintaining gas meter installations. Work on pipe installations and have knowledge of gas appliances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Gas Apprentice 1st Step do at Ameren?

As a Gas Apprentice 1st Step at Ameren, you will: perform gas service duties including responding to gas emergencies and maintaining gas meter installations. Work on pipe installations and have knowledge of gas appliances..

Why join Ameren as a Gas Apprentice 1st Step?

Ameren is an innovative company offering exciting career opportunities. The Gas Apprentice 1st Step position is a great chance to make an impact and grow your career.

Is the Gas Apprentice 1st Step position at Ameren remote?

The Gas Apprentice 1st Step position at Ameren is based in Sparta, Illinois, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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