Damage Prevention Underground Locator

at  Teco Energy

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

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.

Accurately locate and mark the location of the underground assets on roadways, private property, and other locations, as appropriate and needed, using required spray paints, flags, and other equipment. Photograph sites and complete all information required for each locate ticket. Utilize computer to receive /complete locate tickets and obtain related work locations and descriptions.
Inform excavators of any work that could endanger the safety of the public or TEC facilities.
Notify appropriate TEC departments of any maintenance needs, or hazardous or environmentally sensitive condition observed.
Investigate and provide specific written reports on all instances of cable damage to be used in the legal process for recovery of costs.