Damage Prevention Underground Locator

Job Summary

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.

• 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.

• Champions Safety, Health and the Environment
• Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity
• Drives Business Excellence for Customers
• Builds Collaborative Relationships
• Develops People and Teams
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment

Must comply with all 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.

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 twenty 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 a normal workday.

Must be able to lift to 75 lbs. Must be able to lift equipment into and out of the locate vehicle.

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!

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…