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Lineman Journeyman

Ameren · Sparta, IL · Full time

Posted May 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about the most dangerous situation you've been in on a line job and what you learned.

What they are checking: Whether they reflect honestly on close calls and turn them into better habits.

As a journeyman, how do you help apprentices learn without putting them in danger?

What they are checking: Whether they can mentor while keeping control of the safety of the crew.

Tell me about a time you worked through a hard day with a crew member you didn't get along with.

What they are checking: Whether they can keep a crew working together, since line work depends on trust.

What would you do

You show up to a job and the switching order doesn't match what you see in the field. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and verify with the operator when paperwork and reality disagree.

During a storm, you're told to work in a part of southern Illinois you don't know. How do you get your bearings?

What they are checking: Whether they stay careful about unfamiliar systems, backfeed and hazards when working away from home.

What do you do when you're asked to hurry to get customers back on during a big outage?

What they are checking: Whether they keep safe work practices when there is pressure to restore power fast.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd change out a cross-arm on an energized three-phase distribution line.

What they are checking: Whether they can plan a common hot job safely with the right cover-up, tools and sequence.

What's the minimum approach distance at different voltages, and how do you keep it on a tight pole?

What they are checking: Whether they know approach distances by heart and can apply them in real working positions.

How do you test that a line is truly de-energized before you ground it?

What they are checking: Whether they always test before they touch and never assume a line is dead.

Describe your experience operating a digger derrick or bucket truck near energized lines.

What they are checking: Whether they can run equipment safely near power lines, including grounding and barricading the truck.

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The full job description

As published by Ameren.

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 direct but not constant supervision, to do a full range of overhead line construction and maintenance work on the electrical transmission, sub-transmission, distribution, or service systems; to do such work on lines either dead or energized and at all voltages; and to perform similar and less skilled work as required. Qualifications: • For consideration to this position, candidates MUST have successfully completed A.L.B.A.T. (American Line Builders Apprentice Training) or an equivalent lineman training program. • Possess a High School diploma or equivalent • Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License. • 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 • This position is covered by the IBEW bargaining agreement. • This position requires a 25 mile residency requirement 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 BE 037 Step 1 of 1 (Top Step) - 54.61 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: 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.

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