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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 five job grade levels 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: $62.09

Lineman IV

Hiring Wage Range: $56.66-$59.31

Lineman III

Hiring Wage Range: $51.72-$54.12

Lineman II

Hiring Wage Range: $47.25-$49.43

Lineman I

Hiring Wage Range: $43.19-$45.17

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.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

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). Note : The above requirements describe the experience and education qualifications for the Journey Level Lineman. Those with less experience will be hired at the I, II, III or IV job grade level.

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 44 members, including 41 utility electric distribution cooperative 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 more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West.

Tri-State was founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity. Headquartered in Westminster, Colo., approximately 1,200 people are employed by Tri-State across five states.

Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas and hydropower, with a rapidly increasing supply generated from wind and solar. Tri-State delivers power to its members through a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and over 5,700 miles of high voltage transmission lines. Tri-State's transformative Responsible Energy Plan is reducing emissions, increasing renewable resources, developing new energy services and delivering more flexibility for its members.

Job Identification: 254

Job Category: Trades and Skills

Posting Date: 2024-10-24T14:34:53+00:00

Job Schedule: Full time

Hiring Salary Range: $43.19-$62.09

Locations: 858 Motel Blvd., Las Cruces, NM, 88007, 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.