Lineman Foreman

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: Moriarty, New Mexico

Wages: Hourly: $50.71, Annual: $

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.

Perform construction and maintenance duties with skill and interest, and to work safely with proper tools in order to provide for a productive and safe operation. Will provide experienced leadership and on the job training for the apprenticeship positions.

• Quickly and efficiently restores electric service and other services supplied by CNMEC.
• Sets and disconnects meters as required or directed. Read meters and collect disconnects as needed.
• Erects steel, installs buss work, switches and other equipment.
• Performs hot line work, primary and secondary.
• Hooks up transformer banks on overhead and underground lines; takes call outs on overhead and underground lines; recommends changes on overhead and underground lines.
• UNDERGROUND-Buries primary and secondary cable, terminating all underground primary and secondary cable at transformer junction riser pole and all other points. Performs hi pot test, spots underground cable with faultfinder from 600 to 100,000 volts. Assists in constructing and repairing of overhead lines when necessary.
• OVERHEAD-Performs and assists in all types of hot line work from bucket truck and poles. Installs and sees that all regulators, capacitors, breakers, and switches are connected as required in accordance with RUS specifications. Assists in burying and repairing underground cable when necessary.
• Looks for inefficiencies and reports problems that hinder the efficiency of work.
• Follows policies and procedures and seeks input when information is unclear, inadequate or requires interpretation.
• Completes any necessary paperwork accurately and timely to ensure business continuity and smooth office operations.
• Studies, learns, and complies with all safety practices, procedures, and instructions.
• Operate vehicles as directed by obeying all safety requirements.
• Cuts right-of-way, trims trees, and chips brush if needed.
• Operates all equipment used on the job and performs routine equipment maintenance.
• Loads and unloads material and equipment and ensures that line trucks are kept stocked with sufficient inventory of supplies to make emergency repairs. Takes inventory of material and equipment on trucks and warehouse making sure tools are in good condition and properly used.
• Returns all job locations to a neat, safe condition following completion of work, removing all cartons and discarded materials.
• Operates radio communications equipment, abiding by the Federal Communications Commission’s Rules & Regulations.
• Attends and participates in safety meetings and in annual meetings as required or directed.
• Reviews job briefings and confirms in writing the understanding of the assigned work.
• Performs other work of this or any other classification requiring equal or lesser skills when assigned by supervisor.
• Assumes responsibility for performing on-call duties.
• Participates in Cooperative, Statewide Job Training Schools and Safety programs.
• Assists the Line Superintendent in developing budget requirements for the Line Department.
• May assist in the interview and selection process of personnel in his/her department.
• Performs other miscellaneous job duties as assigned.

With the assistance and direction of the area superintendent, schedules and directs the day-to-day operation of the overhead or underground crew according to RUS specifications and in accordance with safety regulations. Make certain that all personnel reporting to him/her understands and accepts the responsibilities and authorities described in their position descriptions, HPC policies, and safety requirements. Appraises the performance of personnel under their supervision and counsels them, as needed, regarding job performance;

subject to approval by the line superintendent, and sees that performance appraisal and counseling are carried out. Develops subordinates by delegating authority and responsibility, if applicable, with full recognition by both that accountability rests solely with the Line Foreman. Supervises the construction and maintenance of the distribution…