Damage Prevention Underground Locator

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Title: Damage Prevention Underground Locator

Company: Tampa Electric Company

State and City: Florida - Tampa

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

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.

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

• Required:
  
  Valid Florida driver’s license and safe driving record.

• Required:
  
  1 year of direct work experience in electric underground line/cable locating.
• Preferred:
  Experience with gas line locating and operating Ground Penetrating Radar.

• 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…