Construction & Maintenance Tech/Sr. Construction & Maintenance Tech

This position is open to internal and external applicants and will close on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The Construction & Maintenance Tech position pays between $43,040.00 and $53,800.00 and the Sr. Construction & Maintenance Tech position pays between $48,720.00 and $60,900.00. Compensation is dependent upon skills, experience and education of the successful candidate. In addition to base pay, the Construction & Maintenance Tech and Sr. Construction & Maintenance Tech positions are eligible for a 3% supplemental pay, which is administered in accordance with the NMGC's Supplemental Pay Policy. The successful candidate must live within 30 minutes of the Espanola Service Center. About This Opportunity The role provides 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: 2 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. Work often involves exposure to extreme heat and cold, uneven terrain, high-pressure natural gas, blowing gas, and gas fumes. Personal protective equipment required, including but not limited to safety glasses, puncture resistance boots, hard hat, respirator, and SCBA. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr