What are the responsibilities and job description for the Damage Prevention Underground Locator position at Tampa Electric?
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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
Accurately locate and mark Tampa Electric Company’s underground facilities to ensure public safety and
minimize damage resulting from excavation work. Also, in response to customer concern for safety,
inspect distribution facilities and take appropriate action. 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
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.
(65%)
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: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
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: Minimum of 3 years of direct work experience in electric underground line/cable
locating performing the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required
Preferred: Ability to operate Ground Penetrating Radar; Additional experience with gas line
locating is helpful.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Required: Must have the ability to learn all job-related skills; Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, IrthNet or Dig Track ticket management system; Demonstrated knowledge and
understanding of complex map reading, construction prints, drawings, TEC distribution
construction specifications, and underground construction practices; Must understand
company safe work practices, work rules, work procedures, regulations and policies;
Must regularly use independent judgment in work assignments and decision making
that affects company operations; Good working knowledge of transmission and
distribution facilities; Must have 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
Radiodetection digital detection units
Preferred: Ability to locate gas, water and fiber
JOB RELATED DIMENSIONS *CORE Dimensions (Additional dimensions can be added, not to exceed three)
Business & Job Knowledge*
Judgment*
Ownership & Excellence*
Produce Results*
Teamwork*
Work Safely*
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must comply with company safe work practices, work rules, work procedures, regulations and
policies
Work outdoors for extended periods, often 8 hours or more per day, in all-weather environments
Will be exposed to and work around aerosol paint
May be required to respond to emergency locate requests after normal hours
Physical Demands/ Requirements
Must be able to go from a sitting/driving position to a standing/walking position and from a
walking/standing position to a sitting/driving position more than 20 times per workday.
Must be able to walk on or around grass, gravel, concrete, ditches, construction zones
Must be able to walk long distances, often up to three miles for a single locate and more than
several miles during the course of a normal workday
Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
Must be able to lift equipment into and out of the locate vehicl
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.
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
Accurately locate and mark Tampa Electric Company’s underground facilities to ensure public safety and
minimize damage resulting from excavation work. Also, in response to customer concern for safety,
inspect distribution facilities and take appropriate action. 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
- Accurately locate and mark the location of the underground assets on roadways, private property,
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.
(65%)
- Inform excavators of any work that could endanger the safety of the public or TEC facilities. 15%
- Notify appropriate TEC departments of any maintenance needs, or hazardous or environmentally
- Investigate and provide specific written reports on all instances of cable damage, to be used in the
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: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
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: Minimum of 3 years of direct work experience in electric underground line/cable
locating performing the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required
Preferred: Ability to operate Ground Penetrating Radar; Additional experience with gas line
locating is helpful.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Required: Must have the ability to learn all job-related skills; Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, IrthNet or Dig Track ticket management system; Demonstrated knowledge and
understanding of complex map reading, construction prints, drawings, TEC distribution
construction specifications, and underground construction practices; Must understand
company safe work practices, work rules, work procedures, regulations and policies;
Must regularly use independent judgment in work assignments and decision making
that affects company operations; Good working knowledge of transmission and
distribution facilities; Must have 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
Radiodetection digital detection units
Preferred: Ability to locate gas, water and fiber
JOB RELATED DIMENSIONS *CORE Dimensions (Additional dimensions can be added, not to exceed three)
Business & Job Knowledge*
Judgment*
Ownership & Excellence*
Produce Results*
Teamwork*
Work Safely*
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must comply with company safe work practices, work rules, work procedures, regulations and
policies
Work outdoors for extended periods, often 8 hours or more per day, in all-weather environments
Will be exposed to and work around aerosol paint
May be required to respond to emergency locate requests after normal hours
Physical Demands/ Requirements
Must be able to go from a sitting/driving position to a standing/walking position and from a
walking/standing position to a sitting/driving position more than 20 times per workday.
Must be able to walk on or around grass, gravel, concrete, ditches, construction zones
Must be able to walk long distances, often up to three miles for a single locate and more than
several miles during the course of a normal workday
Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
Must be able to lift equipment into and out of the locate vehicl
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.