Appr Lineman 1st 9Mos

• 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.

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