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El Paso Electric Company is a regional electric utility providing generation, transmission, and distribution service to more than 443,000 retail and wholesale customers in a 10,000 square mile area of the Rio Grande Valley in West Texas and Southern New Mexico. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our 120-year history, discover our plans for transforming the energy landscape, and encounter great opportunities with El Paso Electric.
DATE POSTED: 12/08/23 CLOSING DATE: 12/22/23
GRADE LEVEL: 442
DEPARTMENT: Dist Design Const & Maint
STARTING SALARY: $22.93/hr.
JOB SUMMARY PURPOSE:
Under the direction of the Supervisor - Distribution Crew is responsible for performing general labor functions for the construction and maintenance of overhead distribution lines.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without a reasonable accommodation that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year experience in a general construction labor and/or similar maintenance capacity, or successful completion of EPE's Pole Climbing Overview and Assessment.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of construction methods, electrical trades, related equipment and tools, and safety procedures.
2. Must pass a Human Performance Evaluation (HPE).
3. Valid Driver's License and comply with the Company's Driving Policy; Department of Transportation (DOT) Certification or must obtain certification and pass DOT physical within introductory period.
4. Must sign the Pre-Apprenticeship Agreement and comply with its provisions.
5. Must pass pole climbing school within six (6) months from date of hire.
6. Available to work shift, overtime and/or irregular hours.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Loads and unloads materials and tools onto and out of the line trucks and trailers.
2. Carries materials to job site for the construction and/or maintenance of distribution lines.
3. Climbs poles and other structures for the positioning of overhead distribution lines.
4. Assists crews with the performance of construction and/or maintenance on distribution lines.
5. Complies with all applicable Company policies, procedures and code of ethics as well as all applicable governmental laws and regulations to include employment, safety and environmental standards and regulations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. The incumbents in this classification are subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions and temperatures changes of extreme cold weather (below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour) and extreme hot heat (temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour); and exposed to load noises, vibration, hazards, electrical current, high places, chemicals, atmospheric conditions, fumes, odors, mists, gases, poor ventilation, oils and other fluids, and poisonous plants and insects. Incumbents may be required to perform job functions at any time of the day or night.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
2. Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

If interested in applying for this position, you must apply on-line by 5:00 PM, December 22, 2023. (Please scroll back up to the "Apply Now" button)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)