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. 

POSITION CONCEPT

Performs functions related to all aspects of Testing Tampa Electric’s Residential, Commercial and Industrial meters using computers, WECO test boards, TESCO software, GE Meter Mate and ITRON Communications Manager.  Duties include testing single phase and three phase metering equipment.  This position could require overtime work.   All duties must be performed following the safe work practices and procedures set forth by the company.  Work is to be performed indoors.

Storm duties are “runner” T&D support. 

This position starts the line of progression in Meter Operations. Team members are expected to bid and advance in the progression as openings become available.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
    
Ensure safe work practices are utilized at all times
Clean and test single-phase self-contained and single-phase Transformer-rated meters--includes re-setting the register and returning to stock or retiring.      Includes: Plain, Network, AMI, Demand, TOU, Load Survey, and K-base.
Test three-phase self-contained and three-phase Transformer-rated meters-- includes re-setting the register and returning to stock or retiring.                         Includes: Plain, Network, Demand, Load Survey, TOU, Phone Line and K-base. Does not include: Jem meters, 2510 meters, ION and any other specialty meters. Does not install IP device.
Update meter firmware.
Warehouse assistance and back-up
Assist Meter Technicians and Meter Specialist in their job duties, as qualified (de-energized side of equipment).

RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:  ED line Department, Customer Service, Special Billing, Meter Field Reps, Meter Technician I & II, Meter Specialist, Substation Operations, System Service & Revenue Protection 
  

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

Required: High School/GED diploma.  Valid State of Florida Class E Driver License required.  Smith Driving Training required. Will have to pass a series of training modules and OJT. After 6 months will have to pass a retention test and pass a review board to advance to 2nd step.
Preferred:

Licenses/Certifications 
Required: None
Preferred: None
Experience  
For the following Experience related sections, provide years of experience in the following increments: 
•     Less than 1 year                                                        •    7-8 years
•    1-2 years                                                                     •    More than 8 years
•    3-4 years                                                                     •    More than 10 years
•    5-6 years
 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA) 
Required: Pass Operations Test Battery (OTB), Skills Test and Behavioral Fit Test. 
Must pass written test and review board to advance to top pay step.
 Preferred:    

JOB RELATED DIMENSIONS  
Business & Job Knowledge*                                                              
Work Safely*
Judgment*                                                                                            
Developing People**
Ownership & Excellence*                                                                  
Teamwork* 
Produce Results*

WORKING CONDITIONS 
Meter Tester may sit approximately 6 or more hours in an eight-hour shift.  Individual must utilize a computer, keyboard and WECO test board. Meter Tester will operate a forklift to support the warehouse and dump bins of retired meters into a dumpster.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS 
Percentage of time in an average 8-hour day performing each of the following tasks:
Sitting         75%                Stooping    15%    
Lifting         10%                Climbing     5%
Walking             15% (included w/standing)    Squatting     10% (included w/stooping)
Standing     25%                Driving                   5% (included w/sitting)
Reaching     15%                Traveling     5% (included w/sitting)    
Bending             10%                    Typing         20%

Lifting Requirements:
10 lbs. or less                70%            30 lbs. to 40 lbs.    2%
10 lbs. to 20 lbs.        20%            40 lbs. to 50 lbs.    2%
20 lbs. to 30 lbs.         5%            50 lbs. and ove
 

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.