Senior Lighting Specialist

Title: Senior Lighting Specialist 
Company: Tampa Electric Company 
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Position Concept:

The Senior Lighting will run a crew consisting of themselves and one apprentice (or another Senior if apprentice is off).  The position is designed to offset the need of contractors and bring the work internal.  Perform various aspects of troubleshooting and maintenance of Tampa Electric’s outdoor lighting systems.  Work on energized systems in all service areas of the Tampa Electric system.  Lighting Specialist must perform all duties following the Safe Work Practices and procedures set forth by the company.  This job will utilize all the skills of a Lighting Specialist along with broadening one’s baseline knowledge of SLV, FSU’s, new construction installations and machinery. 

Major Tasks:

• Install or replace 16’ post top poles for new construction, maintenance, or trouble tickets.
• Completion of memo tickets (climbs, UG repairs, service repull/repair (2/4), and locating)
• Troubleshoot, repair, remove and/or install all types of area, street, premium lights, and associated equipment.
• Read, understand, and navigate using Tampa Electric’s grid system.
• Operate a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) according to prescribed procedures and stay current with all MDT and PCAD trainings.
• Work out of a bucket truck and/or use a double ladder, or an “A” frame ladder to perform a task of repairing or changing-out a fixture.
• Handle and lift a maximum of 50 pounds (light and bracket)
• Run new, replace, or repair overhead/underground services.
• Conduct an overhead/underground line patrol including lifting lids of URD equipment and occasional hand digging to locate underground problems.
• Communicate using the Tampa Electric radio system.
• Accurately complete “paperwork” according to established company procedures, including trainings, safety proactive (Cority), and all other company-wide initiatives and goals.

Requirements:

• Must be a current Lighting Repairman to qualify for Senior Repairman
• Training required: Lighting Repairman, app Lineman 1 and 2, Itron Network Lighting Controller, 80 hours working training scenarios in test yard.
• Must pass field and written tests to demonstrate competency.
• Ability to trailer equipment and materials to jobsite.
• Work on energized equipment safely and efficiently to maintain the lighting infrastructure. 
• Must have a Class A Commercial Driver License with all required endorsements; must have and maintain a safe driving record at all times
• Must maintain compliance with company policies.
• Must demonstrate quality people skills when working with customers and co-workers.
• Possibility to drive up to 100 miles on an eight-hour shift.
• May be required to drive a five-ton bucket truck.

Physical requirements:

• Strength – Moderate work, lifting 50-pounds
• Climbing – Required to use a 30-foot extension ladder.
• Climbing – Frequently in and out of the truck bed and bucket
• Bending – Frequently to retrieve tools, open equipment, etc.
• Kneeling – Frequently to replace fuses in hand holes and pad mount transformers.
• Walking – Frequently from the truck to light and back, in parking lots, residences, etc.
• Driving – Frequently from light to light

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.