About Us

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also  transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities.  As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.

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. 

 Duties: 

Under immediate supervision, working on a line construction or maintenance crew in the capacity of an apprentice for advancement to Journeyman Lineman 

Advance in such work in accordance with an orderly program, initially on unenergized circuits, and later on work on energized circuits ranging progressively from lower to maximum voltage 

Perform such work at first under the leadership of a Crew Leader or Line Foreman, and later independently after ability to perform each phase of the work skillfully and safely has been demonstrated; and to do similar and less skilled work as assigned. 

Load and unload equipment, material, job site debris and maintain housekeeping according to Ameren’s safety standards and procedures 

Dig trenches and holes in an ergonomically safe manner 

Perform construction work in the field, in all weather conditions, throughout the service territory 

Use and maintain various hand and power tools and equipment 

Must work in a team environment 
Must work safely at all times as defined by Ameren's safety standards and procedures 

Develop and maintain familiarity with the operation and maintenance of the boom truck, digger and bucket truck and various pulling units 

Assist in digging holes and setting poles 

Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle 

Operate equipment and hydraulic tamp 

Prepare materials for each project including cutouts, arrestors and transformers 

Load and unload vehicles 

Prepare vehicles for daily projects 

Clean cover up materials, repair, clean and inspect tools on the vehicles 

Assist with material stocking, pulling of stock for projects 

Must not be afraid of heights 

Ability to maintain the security of confidential information 

Stay abreast of advances in technology 

Qualifications: 

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, medical testing and drug screening, the Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) test and the company apprentice Lineman Evaluations.  [Note: See "Employment Testing" section on  www.ameren.com/careers].   

This position is covered by the representative IBEW Local bargaining agreement. 

This position requires a 25 mile residency requirement 

This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week and is subject to emergency storm work  

HS or GED required 

 We offer excellent compensation and competitive benefits including:  

Medical Insurance (company supplemented) 

Vision 

Dental 

Life Insurance 

Pension Plan 

401K 

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

Holiday Pay 

Vacation Pay 

Sick Pay 

Educational Assistance Program 

Stock Purchase Program 

*Some Benefits may vary based on Union Contracts or departments. 
   

We're focused on providing safe, reliable electricity and natural gas today, while developing even better ways to do that in the future. That's our focus - now, and for life.

Hourly Pay:

Grade Step BW 071 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 41.09 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:

Thursday February 13, 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.