Damage Prevention Underground Locator

POWER UP A CAREER WITH US

Our people are our greatest investments.

Be the light to help us keep our customers connected. If you are interested in a career and not just a position, Tampa Electric is the place to be! Tampa Electric offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth and development in a friendly and professional work environment. We embrace diversity and the inclusion of all. We believe our differences, unique perspectives and talents are our strengths and integral to the success of our company.

We’re honored to serve approximately 780,000 customers across West Central Florida and safely provide them with clean, affordable and reliable electricity. We’ve been doing it for more than 100 years, and there’s so much more ahead.

Join our team of energy experts as we build on that legacy through innovation, continued solar investments, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions all while keeping top-notch customer service at the center of all we do.

Power up a career with us. Our people are our greatest investments.

Be the light to help us keep our customers connected. If you are interested in a career and not just a position, Tampa Electric is the place to be! Tampa Electric offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth and development in a friendly and professional work environment. We embrace diversity and the inclusion of all. We believe our differences, unique perspectives and talents are our strengths and integral to the success of our company.

We’re honored to serve approximately 780,000 customers across West Central Florida and safely provide them with clean, affordable and reliable electricity. We’ve been doing it for more than 100 years, and there’s so much more ahead.

Join our team of energy experts as we build on that legacy through innovation, continued solar investments, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions all while keeping top-notch customer service at the center of all we do.

Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which also includes TECO Peoples Gas and New Mexico Gas Company. Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available in all of these locations.

POSITION CONCEPT

The Damage Prevention Underground Locator will accurately locate and mark Tampa Electric Company’s underground facilities to ensure public safety and minimize damage resulting from excavation work. Inspect distribution facilities and take appropriate action in response to customer concerns for safety. Know and conform to safe work practices, including working with ‘hot’ primary and secondary and 13KV cables, and safe driving practices.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Accurately locate and mark the location of the underground assets on roadways, private property, and other locations, as appropriate and needed, using required spray paints, flags, and other equipment. Photograph sites and complete all information required for each locate ticket. Utilize computer to receive /complete locate tickets and obtain related work locations and descriptions. (70%)

2. Inform excavators of any work that could endanger the safety of the public or TEC facilities. (10%)

3. Notify appropriate TEC departments of any maintenance needs, or hazardous or environmentally sensitive condition observed. (10%)

4. Investigate and provide specific written reports on all instances of cable damage to be used in the legal process for recovery of costs. (10%)

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Interacts with multiple levels in the organization (i.e., Distribution Design Technicians, One Source, Service Area Representatives, Planners, System Service Dispatchers, Project Managers, Line Supervisors). External: Interacts with customers, governmental agencies, contractors, and developers. Establish and maintain positive relations with all excavators, customers, and other utilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred: Associate or Bachelor’s degree or technical school certificate.

Licenses/Certifications

Required: Valid Florida driver’s license and safe driving record. Direct Experience Required: 1 year of direct work experience in electric underground line/cable locating. Preferred: Experience with gas line locating and operating Ground Penetrating Radar. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required: Ability to learn all job-related skills; Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Irth-Net or Dig Track ticket management system; Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of complex map reading, construction prints, drawings. Must understand company safe work practices, work rules, work procedures, regulations, and policies; Must use independent judgment in work assignments and decision making that affects company operations. Good working knowledge of transmission and distribution facilities. Understanding of National Electric Safety Codes. Must fulfill OSHA competency requirements for working with energized equipment over 70 volts. Must prove competency in the operation of 3M’s Dynatel, Vivax V-Loc Pro and Radio detection digital detection units. Preferred: Utility Distribution construction specifications, and underground construction practices

Ability to locate gas, water, and fiber.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary 401k Savings plan w/ company matching Pension plan Paid time off Paid Holiday time Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage Tuition Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Wellness Programs On-site Fitness Centers Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy

It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.