Apprentice Line Worker I

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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.

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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
Performs all aspects of constructing and maintaining Tampa Electric’s overhead and underground transmission and distribution system including switching and troubleshooting and operation of equipment and vehicles. Work on energized systems and response to emergency overtime is required. Must perform all duties following the safe work practices manual, general rules and specifications, and procedures set forth in the Company Policies. The Apprentice Lineman accomplishes other duties as directed by the Crew Leader. 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.

1. Possess a knowledge and understanding of the Safe Work Practices Manual.
2. Construct and maintain overhead and/or underground residential, commercial and industrial electrical distribution systems, transmission systems and lighting systems. Additionally, install, remove or repair the following equipment on energized or de-energized lines (distribution or transmission) in all types of weather conditions: Anchors, cross-arms, insulators, brackets, capacitors, regulators, OCR’s, poles, switches, lightning arrestors, grounds, transformers (overhead and underground, single phase, open-Y and three phase banks), conductors (overhead and underground primary, secondary and services) secondary hand-holes, URD switch-gear, LBC cabinets, manholes, splice boxes and fuses, set and remove meters and take readings.
3. Utilize voltmeters, phase rotation meters, phasing tools, meggars, cable fault locating equipment. Also, handle large equipment such as chain hoist and sag large transmission/distribution conductors, any size as required and other related equipment as needed.
4. Switch, tag, test and ground overhead and underground electrical systems as well as perform some substation switching.
5. Climb poles and structures using appropriate safety equipment.
6. Drive and operate tractor-trailer carrying up to 80’ poles, large aerial buckets with long overhang on booms, cranes, digger derrick and forklift. Additionally, rear easement machines, wire pulling and tensioning machines.
7. Respond to emergency and scheduled overtime and may assist in mutual assistance efforts for disaster restorations.
8. Complete necessary paperwork, interpret work requests and construction information, and enter time.
9. Attend and receive required annual training and/or certifications and assist in the training of new employees as required.

RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
Peers, Distribution Design Technicians, Line Supervisors and Operation Managers
External:
Positive customer interactions during daily job duties

Education/Training
Required:
High School diploma. Commercial Driver License Class A with “N” (Tanker) endorsement. Must successfully complete each apprentice step and associated training.

Preferred:
College or technical-related education.

Related Experience
Required:
N/A
Preferred:
Experience with constructing and maintaining transmission, distribution and URD systems.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Required:
Must have the ability and skills to pass an Operations Test Battery (OTB) and successfully complete each lineman/apprenticeship step. Must successfully participate in the four and one-half year apprenticeship program. Must have the ability to become proficient in TEC’s current work management software system and operate a mobile laptop.

Physical Requirements:
(Percentage of time in average 8-hour day performing each of the following tasks)
65% of the time:
Standing, Stooping Lifting, Squatting (Included w/stooping) Walking, Climbing (Primarily on hooks, ladder or into and out of a bucket) Reaching, Bending and Standing
35% of the time:

Lifting Requirements:
(Assistance may be used if needed to perform safely)
10 lbs. or less 50% 30 lbs. to 40 lbs. 5%
10 lbs. to 20 lbs. 25% 40 lbs. to 50 lbs. 5%
20 lbs. to 30 lbs. 10% 50 lbs. and over 5%

WORK CONDITIONS
Work on energized systems and response to emergency call-outs in all types of weather conditions is required. This position requires mechanical aptitude, and the ability to make successful decisions in high stress situations. May be required to travel inside and outside of the assigned service area. Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

JOB RELATED DIMENSIONS (TENTATIVE)
Business & Job Knowledge
Judgment
Ownership & Excellence
Produce Results
Teamwork
Working Safely
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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 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.

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)

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.

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