• Assist the lineman is the various aspects of line maintenance, repair and construction.
• Groundsman will be required to hand lineman necessary protective equipment needed for work being done ie. (hotsticks, rubber goods, blankets, gloves, etc)
• Prepare and assemble various line apparatus required for particular work being performed.
• Drive and operate the various RPS vehicles.
• Keep work areas clean and organized. Pickup scrap wire, boxes, and other discarded materials.
• Communicate with power plant dispatch regarding opening/closing and tagging/un-tagging of circuits while work is being performed.
• Will be assigned various meter reading routes.
• Keep unauthorized people away from work area.
• Stock trucks with material commonly used on a daily basis.
• Assist with cleaning warehouse and storage yard area.
• Assist with washing and maintaining equipment in proper working order.
• Assist with cleaning protective equipment (hotsticks and rubber goods).
• Use of various hand and power tools.
• Assist with loading of various materials onto trucks and/or trailers.
• Any and all others duties assigned by line supervisor.

• Employee will be in close proximity to work area in case on emergency. ie. must be able to operate lower controls on line truck.
• Must verify proper grounding of line truck.
• May be required to assist lineman in second bucket while working on lines.
• Prepare pole mount transformers and assist with installation.

• Assemble conduit and place in trench.
• Assist with installation of various underground apparatuses.
• Assist with pulling wire.
• Must be knowledgeable with the materials needed and process to strip and terminate underground cables.

• Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Ability to work outside their regular scheduled hours, to be available for emergency and/or pre-arranged work.
• Ability to perform duties involving prolonged standing, sitting, crouching and/or stooping.
• Ability to push, pull, and position tools, equipment, and structural material weighing in excess of 100 pounds.
• Ability to lift loads weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work from ladders and at heights up to 100 feet.
• Ability to work on smooth or uneven surfaces and under varying climatic conditions.
• Ability to work with both arms overhead.
• Ability to grip and hold lines and ropes with up to 75 pounds weight.
• Ability to work with small components.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to accurately read and record meter data..

• Possession of a valid commercial drivers license with the State of New Mexico or be able to obtain such a license within six (6) month of employment.
• Ability to respond to after hours outages, emergencies or other situations within twenty (20) minutes.
• High school diploma or equivalent.