CNMEC has an opening for a qualified Lineman Foreman to join our organization. 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: Vaughn, New Mexico
Wages: Hourly: $40.14, Annual: $83,491.20
Position
Summary: 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 assure 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:
High school diploma or GED required.
Must possess a valid NM Class A Commercial Driver’s License
Completions 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.
Must have four (4) years’ experience as a Journeyman Lineman and two (2) years of experience in power line construction and maintenance with background in areas of overhead, underground, substation, load balance, distribution and transmission. Training courses provided by the statewide cooperative associations such as aerial platform, live line, transformer, regulator and underground distribution schools are a plus.
