Apprentice Line Worker

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date: Friday April 21, 2023 Apprentice Line Worker - DUTIES: Under immediate supervision; working in a line construction or maintenance crew in the capacity of a lineman in training for advancement to Journeyman Lineman, to receive instructions and perform work involving such practice in preparation for such skilled duty, over a two-year period; to advance in such work in accordance with Apprentice Lineman Agreement and apprentice curriculum, initially on unenergized circuits, and later on energized circuits ranging progressively from lower to maximum voltage; to perform such work under the immediate supervision of a Lineman initially, and then 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. In this connection to perform details of work, such as: During the initial period, make up or assemble line materials, hardware or pole fixtures; climb poles and assist Lineman as directed on services, secondaries, and unenergized conductors or higher voltage rating; perform any ground work normally performed by a Lineman. Later, continue the work of the first period, and in addition, to work alone on energized conductors ranging to 480 volts; also perform less complicated work on higher voltages under the immediate supervision of a Lineman. Finally, perform all the full range of duties of a skilled Lineman as a rounding out and proficiency attainment period, continuing under the immediate supervision of and accompanied by a fully skilled Lineman while working on voltages above 480 volts. May work alone on conductors of all voltages involving work of a less complex nature; under the direct but not constant supervision of a foreman, perform work on more difficult work in order to prepare for examination. At the end of the Apprentice Program, an Apprentice Lineman must successfully complete an examination, either oral, written, or practical demonstration, or selected features of all these. SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for adherence to safety rules and the use of appropriate protective equipment to ensure their own safety, fellow crew members, and the public; for exercising care when working with Company or customer-owned equipment. Availability for and timely response to call-outs on a regular basis and predictable and reliable attendance are conditions for satisfactory job performance. Use initiative and judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines. For prudent use and care for vehicles, tools, equipment, and materials. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees and the general public. Communicate effectively in writing, orally, electronically and with others to assimilate, understand, and convey information, in a manner consistent with job functions. CONTACTS: With the public when requesting outages on service wires in order that certain work may be done, such as transferring from old to new poles or reversing outlets. WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposed to outside weather exposure conditions; infrequently, called upon to work at night, under inadequate artificial light and at times in rain, sleet or snow; subject to storm work in emergencies during any period of the 24-hour cycle; subject to cramped or crowded positions and at times slippery or uneven footing. HAZARDS: Subject to hazards of street traffic about work location; to some danger of burns or shocks while working around steam and electric mains and services and to the hazards of hauling heavy materials such as poles. Also, subject to minor cuts, bruises and scratches, resulting from working with and around rough tools and materials; at times to some minor risk of injury from falls, or from falling or dropping objects; at times, some risk of cave-ins while working in trenches. QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent. Successfully pass the EEI C.A.S.T. Test or its equivalent in the future. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Class A CDL. Must be punctual, have reliable attendance, and possess a positive attitude. There is a 40-mile domicile requirement. 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. Our workforce is dedicated to keeping the lights on and the gas flowing – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. That same kind of dedication and longstanding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has helped us build an "All-In" supportive and accepting diverse culture where opinions are shared in an environment where all are respected and the best solutions are put into action. Our vision is "Leading the Way to a Sustainable Energy Future" and our mission is "To Power the Quality of Life." Our company values include safety and security, integrity, respect, diversity equity and inclusion, accountability, stewardship, teamwork and a commitment to excellence. Our "All-In" culture reflects how we care, serve with passion, deliver for customers, communities and shareholders and win together. Ameren's co-workers spend thousands of hours each year giving back to their communities. The company supports their donations of time through a Dollars for Doers program and also offers a Matching Grant program for donations made to postsecondary schools. Ameren has an unwavering commitment to sustainability. That includes how we perform as a steward of the environment, how we manage our relationships with customers, communities and workforce and provide robust governance and oversight of our practices. We are committed to clean energy. The company has established a net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2050 across all its operations in Missouri and Illinois. In addition, Ameren laid out plans for its largest-ever expansion of clean wind and solar generation that maintains the reliability and affordability that customers have come to expect. Interim carbon emissions goals include a 50% reduction by 2030 and an 85% reduction by 2040, from 2005 levels. St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation powers the quality of life for 2.4 million electric customers and more than 900,000 natural gas customers in a 64,000-square-mile area through its Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois rate-regulated utility subsidiaries. Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Ameren Missouri provides electric generation, transmission and distribution services, as well as natural gas distribution service. Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois operates a rate-regulated electric transmission business in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. For more information, visit Ameren.com, or follow us on Twitter at @AmerenCorp, Facebook.com/AmerenCorp, or LinkedIn.com/company/Ameren. Ameren is committed to equal employment opportunities and 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 applicable law.