• Gas Journeyman or Gas Apprentice

    Ameren (Mattoon, IL)


    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.

     

    About Ameren Illinois

     

    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 806,000 natural gas customers in more than 1,200 communities in central and southern Illinois.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Journeyman

     

    High school diploma or equivalent

     

    Must obtain and retain a valid driver’s license and a CDL

     

    Must have completed Gas Apprenticeship

    Apprentice Gas Apprentice must successfully complete the following:

    High School diploma or equivalent

     

    CAST test

     

    Gas Evaluations

     

    Behavioral Interview

     

    DOT physical, drug screen, driver qualifications

     

    High school diploma or equivalent

     

    Must be able to obtain CDL (Commercial Driver's License) and must become respirator qualified.

     

    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 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 live within 25 miles of the service center.

     

    Candidates who are willing to move within 25 miles of the Service Center at their own expense will be considered.

    Hourly Pay:

    Grade Step DA 040 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 48.17 USD

     

    Position is eligible for annual incentive payments based on company performance and subject to sole management discretion. Visit our Benefits & Perks (https://www.ameren.com/company/careers/why-ameren/benefits) 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:

    Friday December 26, 2025

     

    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.