Construction & Maintenance Tech/Sr. Construction & Maintenance Tech

TECO Energy•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction & Maintenance Technician provides labor support for construction, maintenance, installation, and emergency response on gas distribution and transmission lines. The role offers paid training and work in varied settings. Applicants must live within 30 minutes of the Albuquerque Gas Service Center. The position is open to internal and external applicants and closes Monday, November 16, 2026. The Construction & Maintenance Technician pay range is $46,483 to $58,104. The Senior Construction & Maintenance Technician pay range is $53,592 to $66,990. Placement is based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and education. The stated pay ranges include supplemental pay administered under NMGC’s Supplemental Pay Policy. The Senior role includes the entry-level duties plus additional responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Construction & Maintenance Technician: no prior experience required; ability to obtain and maintain a New Mexico Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within one year of hire through company-provided paid training.
Senior Construction & Maintenance Technician: three years of experience, a CDL, and a Journeyman Gas Fitter’s License (JGL), depending on location.

Nice To Haves

Previous construction experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare job sites for safe operation.
Work around live gas mains and services, performing taps, stop-offs, or tie-ins.
Excavate sites using manual tools, excavating machinery, and shoring while following safety procedures.
Install and maintain steel pipe or non-steel systems.
Work with polyethylene (PE) plastic pipe using heat fusion or electrofusion.
Perform safety tests, including pressure tests, on gas pipelines.
Operate company vehicles and equipment, and perform preventative and corrective inspections on them.