Utility Technician

4 weeks ago


Tampa, United States TECO Energy Full time

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Our Utility Technician performs duties related to the operation, service, and/or location of natural gas pipelines; or a combination of such duties.  May perform the new construction, installation and/or maintenance of gas distribution systems, and/or residential, commercial and industrial metering equipment.  Ensures the safety of employees and customers. Specific duties will be determined by the operational needs of the assigned location.

**Must be physically capable of indoor/outdoor manual labor**

**Multiple openings**

Successful candidate must reside within 35 miles of the St Pete Division office location to ensure business continuity and emergency response time

Day-to-Day Responsibilities: 

Performs a combination of the following:

  • Reads meters and meter instruments, turns on and off residential and commercial gas service, appliances and equipment, including CNG and also may convert appliances.  Sets and changes out residential and commercial meters/regulators. Performs duties in operation, maintenance and service of meters and regulators.
  • Investigates metering equipment related to residential and commercial high-bill complaints or questionable/unusual low consumption readings.
  • Fabricates and joins various types and sizes of gas piping/fittings including gas mains, services and meter sets, may also perform electric and/or gas welding.  Installs and maintains pipe in accordance with construction and maintenance standards.  Includes the operation of various equipment such as boring equipment, hydraulic tools, backhoe, stopping and tapping equipment and other machines used in distribution construction.
  • Performs locating of underground natural gas systems.
  • Performs compliance inspections/activities related to Cathodic Protection (CP), corrosion, relief/gate/regulator stations and leak/CP surveys. 
  • Responds to leaks and /or emergency situations, and completes appropriate reports and forms.
  • May provide leadership and training to Apprentices or team members with less experience.
  • Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Must Haves:  

  • High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • Valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record; a CDL may be required with certain positions/assignments.
  • Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience performing the duties and responsibilities of this position; or minimum of 3 to 4 years of natural gas operations experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this position.
  • Must be able to proficiently perform all the functions of the PGS Apprentice Utility Technician position. 
  • Must understand basic map reading and be able to operate a computer, communication devices, power tools and equipment appropriate to the position/assignment. 
  • Must be able to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide, decimals, fractions, basic algebra and geometry). 
  • Must possess sound judgment. 
  • Must have the ability to follow complex oral and written instructions, and clearly express ideas verbally and in writing

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Minimum of 3-4 years performing the duties and responsibilities of this position.
  • Knowledge of the geographic area.
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