What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journeyman Lineman position at Central NM Electric Cooperative?
Job Posting
Journeyman Lineman
CNMEC has openings for qualified Journeymen Linemen to join our organization. A
New Mexico Commercial Driver’s License (Class A) is required. Candidate must live or
be willing to relocate within 35 miles of the Moriarty office.
CNMEC offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package. CNMEC pays
100% of the premium costs for medical/dental/vision for employee coverage; company
paid life insurance and LTD benefits, a generous paid time off program, as well as a
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Location:
Position
Summary:
Moriarty, New Mexico
To provide the members with a high quality, reliable electric distribution
system, to promptly determine the problem and restore the distribution
and transmission system following interruptions of any kind; to
construct new lines, overhead, underground, install transformers,
substation equipment, etc. in accordance with RUS specifications and
safety codes. Maintain overhead and underground lines to ensure
efficient and continuous service and provide experienced leadership
for apprenticeship positions.
Minimum Requirements:
• This position requires “on call” duty which requires the employee to live within thirty-five
(35) miles from regularly assigned reporting place.
• Education and experience:
o High school diploma or GED required.
o Must possess a valid NM Class A Commercial Driver’s License
o Completion of the Merchants Apprenticeship Program, another approved
apprenticeship program (to be determined at the discretion of
management), Line Worker Training Program or U.S. Department of Labor
Certification as Journeyman Line Worker.
o Must have at least four (4) years’ as an apprentice lineworker. An
additional two (2) years of experience in power line construction and
maintenance with background in areas of overhead, underground,
substation, load balance, distribution and transmission may be substituted
for vocational/technical. Training courses provided by the statewide
cooperative associations such as aerial platform, live line, transformer,
regulator and underground distribution schools are a plus.
Please view the full job description for more detailed information about the requirements
and qualifications.
To Apply: Send resumes to Suzy Edmonds at suzy.edmonds@cnmec.org or PO Box
669, Moriarty, NM 87035.
Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer