Helper-Special Service Worker

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 Special Helper Serviceman Operator is responsible for performing all phases of equipment & material transportation of Tampa Electric Company’s fleet and equipment as assigned by the Supervisor Fleet Services.  The scope of this position shall include those responsibilities defined in Exhibit “A” of the IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreement and / or the IBEW Intent Book where the position is at a lesser rate of pay.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates a full range of vehicles and heavy equipment requiring a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A License with X (HAZMAT) endorsement.

Transports heavy equipment and or material (actual or by transport) to various locations within and outside of TEC service areas.

Performs a wide range of pre-operation safety equipment inspections on a multitude of vehicles and construction / utility equipment.

Demonstrates equipment training and safe operating techniques of off-road construction equipment.

Conducts CDL-certified driver training for operations personnel.

Provides minor equipment servicing of equipment being transported.

Demonstrates a working knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations as they relate to special highway permits and bridge load length loading.

Fuels a wide-range of vehicles using different fuel types.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Training

Required :

High School diploma or equivalent. Commercial Driver License Class “A” commercial driver’s license (general knowledge, air brakes, combination vehicle) with endorsement codes “H” tank vehicle, and “X” hazardous materials required.

Preferred : Related Experience

Required :

Preferred :

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Required :

Preferred :

Physical Requirements : (over 100%)

Percentage of time in an average 8-hour day performing each of the following tasks)

Bending        15%        Lifting        10%

Stooping           7%         Standing    15%

Climbing         10%        Reaching     10%

Typing          3%        Driving        40%

Lifting Requirements :

Assistance may be used if needed to perform safely)

10 lbs. or less        40%        30 lbs. to 40 lbs.    5%

10 lbs. to 20 lbs.    25%        40 lbs. to 50 lbs.    5%

20 lbs. to 30 lbs.    20%        50 lbs. and over    5%

WORK CONDITIONS

This position will require irregular work schedules inclusive of night-shift assignments; temporary assignments to various Fleet locations; overtime; the ability to respond to call outs; occasional work on weekends; and the use of a personal vehicle for business related transportation.

JOB RELATED DIMENSIONS (TENTATIVE)

Business & Job Knowledge

Judgment

Ownership & Excellence

Produce Results

Teamwork

Working Safely

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.