LINESPOTTER II - Military veterans preferred

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Linespotter II

Union $35.21 Per Hour

SUMMARY:  
Under direct supervision, locates and marks underground plant facilities to prevent damage to utilities and to prevent injuries. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Locates and marks underground facilities as requested to prevent damage by other excavating contractors and individuals. 
Assists all areas in Linespotting 
Completes assignments within a required time frame 
Maintains accurate records of work performed 
Develops knowledge of other utility underground construction practices 
Checks and repairs damaged coating on lines 
Reports to coordinator any unusual problems pertaining to facilities 
Maintains locating equipment to ensure accurate operating condition 
Works closely with other areas such as Construction, Inspectors, Drafting, and Leak Survey 
Keeps miss-spots to a minimum 

COMPETENCIES:  
Common knowledge of other utility linespotting procedures 
Ability to operate department line locating equipment, which may include the pipe horn, Nilsson, Radio Detection, and/or Metro Tech 
Ability to read maps and drawings 
Ability to find any information needed from the Drafting department 
Ability to coordinate scheduling 
Ability to operate gas scope along with linespotting equipment 
Ability to communicate, cooperate, and gain the cooperation of others 

QUALIFICATIONS                    
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  
High school diploma or GED with three to four years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: 
Must have valid New Mexico drivers license.  
Must be a certified Linespotter. 

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:                   
Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos 
Ability to write complex correspondence 
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization 

COMPUTER SKILLS:                   
Ability to use general office equipment, a personal computer, and word processing software 

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:  
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, and stand up to 2/3 of the time.  Manual dexterity required and the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, talk, and listen.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.  
Vision requirements include:  close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 
Field environment.

SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENT

Safety Statement:
Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: 
If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.

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