Gas Troubleman Apprentice 1st Yr

Ameren • Lincoln, IL

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About The Position

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. Job Description Ameren Illinois is looking for a Gas Trouble man Apprentice 1st Year in Lincoln, IL who will be responsible for the following duties: Gas transmission and distribution main and service construction and maintenance. Gas local work including meter connects, disconnects, JULIE locates, Code Compliance, and emergency calls. Respond 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. Install & maintain gas services, mains and all other Company gas distribution equipment. Perform any and all gas work and operate equipment (trencher, backhoe, etc.) Must be willing to work shift work and be available for overtime and emergency call-outs. This position is covered by the IBEW bargaining agreement. Must live within 25 miles of the service center.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successfully pass the EEI CAST test and Gas Evaluation administered by the Company as applicable. [Note: See "Employment Testing" section on www.ameren.com under the "Careers" section].
• Successful candidate must be able to obtain and retain a CDL (Commercial Driver's License) and must become respirator qualified.
• Successfully candidate must be able to pass a DOT physical, drug screen and driver qualifications.
• Must be able to work with the public, shift work, and overtime.
• Must live within 25 miles of the service center.

Responsibilities

• Gas transmission and distribution main and service construction and maintenance.
• Gas local work including meter connects, disconnects, JULIE locates, Code Compliance, and emergency calls.
• Respond 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.
• Install & maintain gas services, mains and all other Company gas distribution equipment.
• Perform any and all gas work and operate equipment (trencher, backhoe, etc.)
• Must be willing to work shift work and be available for overtime and emergency call-outs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees