Energy Tech 1- Energy Tech 5 (2 openings)
Clifton, TXJob$34.93–57.27/hrPosted 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed today
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TXNM Energy is hiring Energy Techs across levels 1 through 5 to perform construction, maintenance, and service work on overhead and underground electric lines. The work includes restoring service, maintaining lines and equipment, and may include on-call duties, dispatching, or switching at higher levels. The posting describes primarily outdoor construction work and requires a current, legally valid Commercial Driver’s License.
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Energy Tech 1- Energy Tech 5 (2 openings)
Location: Clifton, TX, United States
Job ID: 6089804
Date Posted:Nov 2, 2026
POSTING DEADLINE
This position is posted until filled.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Energy Tech 1
Union: $34.93 Per Hour
SUMMARY:
Construction, maintenance and/or service related work as directed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Construct new overhead lines.
Construct new underground lines.
Restore service and troubleshoot.
Set up service and maintain lines and apparatus.
Re-conduct or convert existing lines.
Ensure safe work conditions.
Operate and maintain equipment.
Train personnel, plan jobs, and keep records.
COMPETENCIES:
Effective communication skills.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with three months to one year of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess a current, legally valid Commercial Driver's License and meet the company's driving record requirements.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and multiply and divide by 10s and 100s using units of American money, weight measurement, volume and distance.
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:
Ability to perform physical activity associated with climbing poles, such as pushing, pulling, lifting and bending.
Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 50 pounds and pull up to 75 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Primarily outside construction work.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Energy Tech 2
Union: $40.66 per hour
SUMMARY:
Construction, maintenance and/or service related work as directed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Constructs new overhead lines.
Constructs new underground lines.
Restores service and troubleshoot.
Sets up service and maintain lines and apparatus.
Re-conducts or converts existing lines.
Ensures safe work conditions.
Operates and maintains equipment.
Trains personnel; plans jobs, and maintains records.
Other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES:
Ability to perform the principal duties, engage in the required physical and mental activities and to endure the environmental conditions set forth in this job description with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Working knowledge of the electric utility industry practices and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with one to two years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess a current, legally valid Commercial Driver's License and meet the company's driving record requirements.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, two digit numbers and to multiply and divide by 10s and 100s using units of American money, weight measurement, volume and distance.
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:
Ability to perform physical activity associated with climbing poles, such as pushing, pulling, lifting and bending.
Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 50 pounds and pull up to 75 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Primarily outside construction work.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Energy Tech 3
Union $43.52 per hour
SUMMARY:
Construction, maintenance and/or service related work as directed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Constructs new overhead lines.
Constructs new underground lines.
Restores service and troubleshoot.
Sets up service and maintain lines and apparatus.
Re-conducts or converts existing lines.
Ensures safe work conditions.
Operates and maintains equipment.
Trains personnel, plans jobs, and maintains records.
Available to perform on call work as necessary.
May serve either as switchman or dispatcher.
Other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES:
Ability to perform the principal duties, engage in the required physical and mental activities and to endure the environmental conditions set forth in this job description with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Working knowledge of electric utility industry practices and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with two to three years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess a current, legally valid Commercial Driver's License and meet the company's driving record requirements.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
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:
Ability to perform physical activity associated with climbing poles, such as pushing, pulling, lifting and bending.
Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 50 pounds and pull up to 75 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Primarily outside construction work.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Energy Tech 4
Union: $46.38 per hour
SUMMARY:
Construction, maintenance and/or service related work as directed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Constructs new overhead lines.
Constructs new underground lines.
Restores service and troubleshoots.
Sets up service and maintains lines and apparatus.
Re-conducts or converts existing lines.
Ensures safe work conditions.
Operates and maintains equipment.
Trains personnel, plans jobs, and maintains records.
Available to perform on call work as necessary.
May serve as either dispatcher or switchman.
Other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES:
Ability to perform the principal duties, engage in the required physical and mental activities and to endure the environmental conditions set forth in this job description with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
Working knowledge of electric utility industry practices and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with three to four years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess a current, legally valid Commercial Driver's License and meet the company's driving record requirements.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
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:
Ability to perform physical activity associated with climbing poles, such as pushing, pulling, lifting and bending.
Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 50 pounds and pull up to 75 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Primarily outside construction work.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Energy Tech 5
Union $57.27 per hour
SUMMARY:
Construction, maintenance and/or service related work as directed by supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Constructs new overhead lines.
Constructs new underground lines.
Restores service and troubleshoots.
Sets up service and maintains lines and apparatus.
Re-conducts or converts existing lines.
Ensures safe work conditions.
Operates and maintains equipment.
Trains personnel, plans jobs, and maintains records.
Available to perform on call work as necessary.
May serve either as dispatcher or switchman.
Other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES:
Ability to perform the principal duties, engage in the required physical and mental activities and to endure the environmental conditions set forth in this job description with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
Working knowledge of electric utility industry practices and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with four and a half to five years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess a current, legally valid Commercial Driver's License and meet the company's driving record requirements.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
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:
Ability to perform physical activity associated with climbing poles, such as pushing, pulling, lifting and bending. Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 50 pounds and pull up to 75 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Primarily outside construction work.
# TNMP
Lineman
DOT STATEMENT
This position performs one or more covered or "safety sensitive" tasks that are regulated by the Department of Transportations (DOT) natural gas pipeline or commercial motor vehicle driver related regulations. Both types of jobs require that all individuals meet specific criteria, training, and pre-employment qualifications as defined by the DOT, which may include physical examinations and/or successful background information as required for the specific job.
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 496 open Lineman jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$34.93–57.27/hr
- US median$44–55/hr103 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $46.10/hr, is 10% below the US median midpoint ($51/hr) — in the middle half of Lineman hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 66 open Lineman jobs in Texas and 496 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Texas
- Pike Corporation29 open
- MasTec Advanced Technologies11 open
- Pedernales Electric Cooperative5 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Lineman postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 334 postings).
- Education
- 1 of the 496 open Lineman jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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