Lineman Trainee, I, II, III, IV, or Journey Level

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.; Cimarron (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Work Schedules including压缩工作周

Life Insurance

401K

Long Term Disability (LTD)

Short Term Disability (STD)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Leave Benefits

Job summary

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. is seeking a Journeyman Lineman at multiple grade levels for transmission line construction and maintenance in Cimarron, NM.

Responsibilities include executing work orders, interpreting drawings, and ensuring safety compliance. The position offers a structured wage scale across Lineman Trainee to Journey Level Lineman and requires CDL readiness for some duties.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electric utility line work or related discipline.
• Line School certificate of completion or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to perform strenuous line work and possess CDL in some roles.

Responsibilities

• Performs, supervises, and trains others in construction and maintenance on transmission lines and equipment (energized and de-energized).
• Interprets prints, processes work orders, and prepares time sheets, material tickets, and field reports.
• Maintains safety and first-aid readiness and DOT compliance as required.

Skills

Physical fitness

Climbing ability

Transmission knowledge

Judgment and decision making

Team leadership (in absence of foreman

Education

Associate degree in electric utility line work

Line School certificate

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for all construction and maintenance work assigned in accordance with specifications or as indicated by Tri‑State engineering staff. Performs, supervises, and trains others in all types of construction and maintenance on transmission conductors, structures, and equipment, both energized and de‑energized. Carries out work order assignments, interprets prints, and prepares daily time sheets, material tickets, and field and inspection reports as required. Maintains a first‑aid card and the ability to perform pole‑top resuscitation and remove an injured worker from a structure, if necessary.

Note

There is one position available, and the position will be filled at one of six job grade levels: Lineman Trainee, job grade, T1; Lineman I, job grade T2; Lineman II, job grade T3; Lineman III, job grade T4; Lineman IV, job grade T5; or Journey Level Lineman, job grade T6. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Tri‑State business needs at the time of hire.

Tri‑State recognizes the value of a highly‑engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes:

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Journey Level Lineman

Hiring Wage: $64.58

Lineman IV

Hiring Wage Range: $58.92-$61.68

Lineman III

Hiring Wage Range: $53.79-$56.29

Lineman II

Hiring Wage Range: $49.14-$51.41

Lineman I

Hiring Wage Range: $44.92-$46.97

Lineman Trainee

Hiring Wage: $36.04

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Responsibilities

• Performs, supervises, and trains others in all types of construction and maintenance on transmission conductors, structures, and equipment, both energized and de‑energized.
• Carries out work order assignments, interprets prints, and prepares daily time sheets, material tickets, and field and inspection reports as required.
• Maintains a first‑aid card and the ability to perform pole‑top resuscitation and remove an injured worker from a structure, if necessary.
• Responsible for observance of safety rules by all co‑workers.
• Maintains a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), as required for the operation of DOT regulated vehicles, and operates automotive equipment.
• Sets up safe clearance with dispatchers and operating personnel.
• Leads and directs the work of the crew in the absence of the Line Foreman or Senior Lineman involving planning and laying out specific work assignments, and routing and execution of the jobs assigned.
• Responsible for appraising condition of the line, equipment and right‑of‑way while performing regular duties and for advising the Line Foreman of any defects or condition that needs attention.
• Responsible for having all equipment maintained in a ready‑working condition.
• Responsible for prompt restoration of service during outage.
• Do any work of equal or lessor skill within the capabilities of the individual to meet emergencies or other operating needs.
• Adhere to and demonstrate compliance with appropriate electric utility industry regulatory requirements. Attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of development in regulations, laws, standards and best practices applicable to the functional area including, but not limited to, Standards of Conduct, Environmental, Employment Law, NERC Reliability Standards and Safety. Must be familiar with, and comply with, all aspects of Corporate Policy C-54, Compliance.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with Tri-State’s culture embodied in the Cooperative principles and spirit and core values of technical competency, respect and dignity, accountability, integrity, trustworthiness, and servant leadership to empower or otherwise enable others to optimally perform their job responsibilities. Demonstrate and promote ethics and behaviors consistent with Tri-State’s culture, Board policies, and business practices. Understand and fulfill the role and responsibility for all compliance programs within the company.
• Because Tri‑State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.
• Because Tri‑State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

Education and Training

• Associates degree in electric utility line work or related discipline, or acceptable Line School certificate of completion, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Ability

• Have good health and physical ability adequate for strenuous work.
• Must be able to climb wooden and steel structures up to 300 feet.
• Have thorough knowledge of the layout and characteristics of electrical transmission lines in the area.
• Possess a considerable degree of skill to perform work by following standard method of procedure.
• Be able to exercise judgment in making decisions and, when assigned, to direct a group of workers.

Experience

• Four years of appropriate experience, including at least one year as Lineman IV at Tri‑State (or have acceptable equivalent experience).
• Those with less experience will be hired at the Lineman Trainee, I, II, III, or IV job grade level, as appropriate.

Other

• Be capable of applying artificial respiration on or off ground and able to render practical first‑aid.
• Must be able to meet all Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) requirements. If not currently in possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), employee is required to obtain a CDL within six months of date of hire or date of selection for the position.
• Be willing and able to work extra and irregular hours as the utility needs may require, and be willing to work under unusual or special working conditions; storms, extreme temperatures and winds, darkness, etc.
• Must reside within a 60-minute response time to the base location.
• Overnight travel required. (Must possess a valid driver’s license.)

About Us

Tri‑State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not‑for‑profit basis, with electric distribution cooperatives and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri‑State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to nearly a million electricity consumers across roughly 200,000 square miles of the West.

Founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost‑based supply of electricity, Tri‑State is now headquartered in Westminster, Colo., employing approximately 1,000 people across five states.

Tri‑State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas, hydropower, wind, and solar. This power reaches members via a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and almost 6,000 miles of high voltage transmission lines.

As a member-owned and −governed cooperative, every member has a voice and an equal vote in the future of Tri‑State.

Job Identification: 740

Job Category: Trades and Skills

Posting Date: 2026-09-30T22:51:02+00:00

Job Schedule: Full time

Hiring Salary Range: $36.04-$64.58

Locations: 324 Lambert Hills Blvd, Cimarron, NM, 87714, US

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.