Energy Lineman: Overhead & Underground Lines

Texas-New Mexico Power Company; Pilot Point (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas-New Mexico Power Company seeks a skilled Energy Tech 5 to perform construction, maintenance, and service duties under supervision. The role involves building overhead and underground lines, restoring service, and ensuring safety while operating equipment.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED with related experience or equivalent, with a valid CDL and the ability to communicate effectively, read technical documents, and perform calculations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 4.5 to 5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination.
• Must possess a current, legally valid CDL and meet driving record requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Responsibilities

• Constructs new overhead lines.
• Constructs new underground lines.
• Restores service and troubleshoots.
• Sets up service and maintains lines and apparatus.
• Re-conducts or converts existing lines.
• Ensures safe work conditions.
• Operates and maintains equipment.
• Trains personnel, plans jobs, and maintains records.
• Available to perform on call work as necessary.
• May serve either as dispatcher or switchman.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading comprehension

Oral communication

Written communication

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial Driver's License

Job description

Texas-New Mexico Power Company seeks a skilled Energy Tech 5 to perform construction, maintenance, and service duties under supervision. The role involves building overhead and underground lines, restoring service, and ensuring safety while operating equipment.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED with related experience or equivalent, with a valid CDL and the ability to communicate effectively, read technical documents, and perform calculations.