Construction & Maintenance Tech/Sr. Construction & Maintenance Tech

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By joining the NMGC family, you can count on a safety-focused work environment, competitive pay and benefits and opportunities for training and personalized development to ignite your career. We embrace diversity and the inclusion of all; our difference, unique perspectives and talents are our strengths and integral to the success of our company. New Mexico Gas Company is a member of the Emera family of energy companies which also includes Tampa Electric, TECO and Peoples Gas.

Construction & Maintenance Tech/Sr. Construction & Maintenance Tech

City: Santa Fe State: NM This position will be open to internal and external applicants and will close on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The Construction & Maintenance Technician position pays between $44,331 to $55,414, and the Senior Construction & Maintenance Technician position pays between $50,181 to $62,727. Placement is based on skills, experience and education of the successful candidate. This pay range is composed of a current base pay range of $43,040 to $53,800 and $48,720 to $60,900 with 3% supplemental pay, which is administered in accordance with NMGC's Supplemental Pay Policy. The successful candidate must live within 30 minutes of the Santa Fe Service Center.

About This Opportunity Are you searching for a company you can grow and develop in? Look no further, the Construction and Maintenance Technician role is your introduction to a long career with us. We offer paid training and varied settings daily. You will find the workday interesting as you provide labor support for construction, maintenance, installation and emergency response on our gas distribution/transmission lines.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities This list does not reflect the job duties in their entirety. Prepare job sites for safe operation Frequent work around live gas mains and services performing taps, stop-offs, or tie-ins. Excavate site using manual tools, excavating machinery, and shoring following all safety procedures Installation and maintenance of steel pipe or non-steel systems Polyethylene (PE) plastic pipe utilizing heat fusion/electrofusion. Perform various safety tests, including pressure tests, on gas pipelines. Operate and perform preventative and corrective inspections on company vehicles and equipment. Senior Level: Entry Level Duties Plus Additional Responsibilities Successful Candidate Must Have: A high school diploma or GED A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record Construction & Maintenance Tech: 0 years of experience and the ability to obtain and maintain a New Mexico Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 1 year of hire through company-provided paid training Sr. Construction & Maintenance Tech: 3 years of experience, a CDL, and Journeyman Gas Fitter's License (JGL) dependent on location Working Conditions Construction and/or field environment. May be required to work overtime and/or be on-call. Will be exposed year-round to outside weather conditions. Personal protective equipment required. Regularly required to stand and walk with the ability to bend, twist, balance, and climb frequently. Occasionally sit to drive vehicles and operate heavy equipment. Manual dexterity is required to lift, carry and/or maneuver up to 80 pounds by reaching, handling, kneeling, and/or crouching.