Apprentice Line Worker

TECO Energy•Ruskin, FL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

College or technical-related education.
Experience with constructing and maintaining transmission, distribution and URD systems.

Responsibilities

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.
Possess a knowledge and understanding of the Safe Work Practices Manual.
Construct and maintain overhead and/or underground residential, commercial and industrial electrical distribution systems, transmission systems and lighting systems.
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.
Utilize voltmeters, phase rotation meters, phasing tools, meggars, cable fault locating equipment.
Handle large equipment such as chain hoist and sag large transmission/distribution conductors, any size as required and other related equipment as needed.
Switch, tag, test and ground overhead and underground electrical systems as well as perform some substation switching.
Climb poles and structures using appropriate safety equipment.
Drive and operate tractor-trailer carrying up to 80’ poles, large aerial buckets with long overhang on booms, cranes, digger derrick and forklift.
Operate rear easement machines, wire pulling and tensioning machines.
Respond to emergency and scheduled overtime and may assist in mutual assistance efforts for disaster restorations.
Complete necessary paperwork, interpret work requests and construction information, and enter time.
Attend and receive required annual training and/or certifications and assist in the training of new employees as required.
Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.
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.