Energy Tech 5

Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP); Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP) is seeking an Energy Tech 5 to perform construction, maintenance and service tasks under supervision. You’ll build overhead and underground lines, restore service, troubleshoot, set up and maintain lines and equipment, and support on-call duties.

A valid CDL is required, with high school diploma or GED and 4.5–5 years related experience; DOT safety rules apply. Responsibilities include training personnel, planning jobs, maintaining records, and ensuring safe work

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 4.5–5 years of related experience.
• Must possess a current, legally valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

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 as dispatcher or switchman.

Skills

Reading documents

Writing reports

Speaking to groups

Math skills

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Construction, maintenance and/or service related work as directed by supervision.

Essential Duties And 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.

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

Job Description

Energy Tech 5

Union: $57.27 Per Hour

Summary

Construction, maintenance and/or service related work as directed by supervision.

Essential Duties And 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.

Competencies

• Ability to perform the principal duties, engage in the required physical and mental activities and to endure the environmental conditions set forth in this job description with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Working knowledge of electric utility industry practices and procedures.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with four and a half to five years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must possess a current, legally valid Commercial Driver's License and meet the company's driving record requirements.

Communication Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

• 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.

Analysis And Problem-solving Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform physical activity associated with climbing poles, such as pushing, pulling, lifting and bending.
• Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 50 pounds and pull up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment

• Primarily outside construction work.

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.