APPR, LINEMAN 2 YR Santa Fe NM

PNM Resources; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Santa Fe, NM, is hiring for the position of Apprentice Lineman. This role involves assisting in the construction, operation, and maintenance of overhead transmission and distribution lines, with a focus on safety and gaining practical skills. Candidates must possess a CDL Class A and be enrolled in or have completed an Apprentice Lineman Program. Competitive hourly wage offered.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A required.
• Active in an Apprentice Lineman Program or recently completed program.
• Must conform to safety rules and policies.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the construction and maintenance of overhead transmission and distribution lines.
• Safely performs jobs on energized lines.
• Installs and connects transformers to secondary lines.

Job description

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

PREFERENCES

• CDL Class A required
• Must be active in a Apprentice Lineman Program or most recently completed program.
• Field assessment will be completed

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Appr Lineman year 2
• Union $43.27 Per Hour
• DUTIES: Under direct supervision of a journeyman lineman for assigned duties and full supervision of the Apprenticeship Committee for educational and training purposes.
• Assists as directed in the construction, operation, and maintenance of overhead transmission and distribution lines and their structures. Climbs poles and works with and around energized lines not to exceed 600 volts.
• Assists in digging pole holes, anchor holes, and setting of poles and anchors; assists in framing poles, stringing, sagging, and tying energized conductors.
• Acquires a working knowledge of different circuits and voltages they carry; their relative positions on crossarms, secondary racks, transformer racks and structures; fusing of transformers and laterals; connection of transformers to obtain different voltages.
• Assists in the running or installing of customer services; installs and connects single and three-phase transformers to secondary line; inspects service connection in meter base to see that electricity is available to customer in switch box; removes and installs materials and equipment and hot line tools; conforms with all safety rules and policies as established by the Company.
• Safely performs the variety of jobs and administers first aid to injured persons when necessary. Usually works on energized lines involving hazard and requiring caution and use of safety devices such as rubber protective equipment and hot line tools; conforms with all safety rules and policies as established by the Company.
• Required by the Apprenticeship Committee to fulfill the second-year apprentice requirements.
• Assists as directed; install and terminate underground transformers.
• Performs other related and assigned duties.

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DOT STATEMENT

This position performs one or more covered or "safety sensitive" tasks that are regulated by the Department of Transportations (DOT) natural gas pipeline or commercial motor vehicle driver related regulations. Both types of jobs require that all individuals meet specific criteria, training, and pre-employment qualifications as defined by the DOT, which may include physical examinations and/or successful background information as required for the specific job.

SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENT

Safety Statement:
Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:
If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.