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Apprenticeships & Skilled Craft

Apprenticeships & Skilled Craft

Entry Level:

  • Laborers
    • Wages: Please refer to open position postings for salary range

Promote into the following apprenticeships:
Wages: Please refer to open position postings for salary range

  • Welders/Repairmen
  • Electricians
  • Machinists
  • Master Technicians

Career progression after apprenticeship:

Entry Level:

  • Pre-Apprentice Laborer (PAL) - St. Louis Metro Area
    An entry-level opportunity to determine which career (below) suits you.
    • Wages: Please refer to open position postings for salary range

PALs promote into the following apprenticeships:
Wages: Please refer to open position postings for salary range

  • Underground
  • Substation 
  • Lineworkers

Career progression after apprenticeship:

  • Gas or Line worker Journeyman
  • Troubleman worker
  • Supervisory positions
  • Superintendent or Training position

Entry Level:

  • Gas Apprentice
    • Wages: Please refer to open position postings for salary range
  • Lineworker apprentice
    • Wages: Please refer to open position postings for salary range
  • Substation & Relay Apprentices

Career progression after apprenticeship:

  • Gas or Line worker Journeyman
  • Troubleman worker
  • Substation/Relayworker/Journeyman
  • Systems Control Operator Position
  • Supervisory positions
  • Superintendent or Training position

Apprenticeship Qualifications

  • Obtain recommended status after completion of the Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) test or General Power Plant Battery test (GPPB).
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have valid driver’s license.
  • Must be able to possess a valid Class E (MO) or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
  • Must be punctual, have reliable attendance, and possess a positive attitude.
  • Must pass drug screen and background check.
  • Applicants must be aligned with Ameren's core values of Safety and Security, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Commitment to Excellence, Accountability and Stewardship.
  • Must have a desire to help the community.
       

Learn more about our pre-apprentice program and hear from our leaders.

Find out how you can power the quality of life with Ameren. Learn more about the Pre-Apprentice Program.

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"I get to work outside and every day there are a variety of things to learn and always something different to do."

- Drew, Apprentice Line Worker - Stage 2

"As a Laborer, you get to experience a wide range of skills and different roles within Power Operations. Also, I love the people I work with. they are so helpful... it's like a family."

- Tim, Laborer, Labadie Energy Center

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