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3755 - Lineman - Foreman

Black & Veatch·Full Time·Posted September 15, 2026

Location
New Mexico — city not specified
Pay
Pay not posted

Lead high-voltage electrical crews on industrial construction projects in New Mexico with Bird Electric.

Job Summary

Bird Electric Enterprises is hiring a non-union Lineman Foreman to supervise crews installing and repairing high-voltage cables and electrical distribution systems in industrial construction settings. The role emphasizes safe, efficient, and specification-compliant field execution.

Responsibilities

  • Direct craft workers, coordinate with other trades, and provide on-the-job training.
  • Plan crew activities, prepare one-week schedules, set production goals, and monitor labor and materials.
  • Lead daily pre-job planning, toolbox meetings, lockout/tagout compliance, and incident reporting.
  • Inspect work, equipment, and field conditions for quality, safety, and compliance with plans and industry standards.
  • Review timecards, collect quantity reports, complete craft performance reviews, and communicate project needs to supervision.

Project Details

The work involves industrial construction and electrical power or distribution systems, including high-voltage cable installation and repair, poles, and transmission structures.

Required Experience

  • Journeyman Lineman experience or an equivalent combination of education and industrial construction experience.
  • Strong knowledge of installing or repairing high-voltage power and distribution cables or wires.
  • Ability to follow directions, provide all required lineman tools, and meet pre-employment screening requirements.
  • Preferred or applicable credentials include NCCER power line, power generation maintenance electrician, rigger, crew leadership, project supervision, and project management certifications, plus a state electrical license.
  • Must be at least 18 years old and able to perform strenuous outdoor work, climb, work in confined areas, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Compensation and Benefits

Full-time employees may receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, wellness, paid vacation and holidays, a company-matched 401(k), AD&D insurance, pre-tax accounts, legal and identity protection plans, vendor discounts, and credit union access.

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