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Our people power everything we do.

At Tampa Electric, dependable electricity starts with dedicated individuals whose talent, skill and passion drive our success. We’ve been lighting the way for West Central Florida for more than 125 years—and we’re just getting started.  

Join us and build a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and a culture that supports your growth. Your potential finds its purpose at Tampa Electric.

We proudly deliver 99.98% electric service reliability to nearly 860,000 customers across 2,000 square miles of Hillsborough County and parts of Polk, Pasco and Pinellas counties. Through innovation and strategic investments, we’re creating a cleaner, brighter energy future—while delivering exceptional service every step of the way.

We reflect the communities we serve and foster a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, valued and engaged. Join our team of energy experts and help shape the future of power.

Storm Duty Requirements

Tampa Electric and its sister 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 Tampa Electric 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.

Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

Tampa Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, please click on link below: 

Disclosure Statements

Title: Lineworker 
Company: Tampa Electric Company 
State and City: Florida - Ruskin
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

 

 

 

Provides support to Transmission and Distribution Line crews in the form of controlling vehicular traffic to ensure job-site safety and other duties that may be required. The Utility Worker-Line accomplishes other duties as directed by the Crew Leader. 

 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Each item should account for ≥10%).

 

  1. Provide traffic control support to line crews performing work along public and private traffic ways.
  2. Assist line crew in setup on job site.
  3. Operate company light vehicles.
  4. Make deliveries such as tools, parts and materials.
  5. Load and unload vehicles as directed by line personnel.
  6. Perform salvage preparation duties (separating materials, etc.).
  7. Makes up hand coils, extension cords, hoses, etc.
  8. Perform general housekeeping duties such as clean shop/truck-ramp areas, tools, ice coolers (and fill), and field work areas, etc.
  9. Perform work in accordance with all job-related Safe Work Practices.
  10. Perform work resulting in positive customer interactions.

 

SUPERVISION

N/A

 

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

Peers, Line Supervisors and Operation Managers    

External:

Positive customer interactions during daily job duties

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training

Required:

High School diploma or equivalent.  Must have a valid Class “E” Florida Driver License. Must attend and successfully complete Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) training within 30 days of starting the job to remain in the classification  Must comply with company safe work practices, work rules, work procedures, regulations and policies.

Preferred: N/A        

 

Related Experience

Required: N/A

Preferred: N/A

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Required: Must have the ability and skills to learn all job-related Safe Work Practices.

Preferred: N/A

 

Physical Requirements:     

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

Sitting             5%

Lifting            10%

Walking         --% (included w/standing)

Standing        70%

Reaching          5%

Bending            5%

Stooping          5%

Squatting       --% (included w/stooping)

Driving           --% (included w/sitting)

Traveling       --% (included w/sitting)

                    

Lifting Requirements:                                       

(Percentage of lifting at indicated weight - Assistance may be used if needed to perform safely)

10 lbs or less             60%

10 lbs to 20 lbs          15%

20 lbs to 30 lbs          10%

30 lbs to 40 lbs            5%

40 lbs to 50 lbs            5%

50 lbs and over           5%

 

WORK CONDITIONS

Requires working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions including heat, cold and rain.  Requires responding to emergency call-outs, holdover and pre-arranged overtime to an acceptable level.  May be required to travel inside and outside of the service area.

 

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. 

 

 


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