Title: Telecom Electrician Apprentice (UPDATED)
Company: Tampa Electric Company
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days
Telecom Electrician Apprentice
This position closed to TECO internal team members (IBEW Bid #21-08U) on March 3, 2021 with no qualified candidates applying.
The hourly rate on this IBEW covered position is $26.47.
Must have and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with a good driving record.
Must be able to respond to emergency and scheduled overtime.
PHYSICAL:
Must successfully pass a physical worker exam and Ishihara Color Vision test.
Must be able to accurately distinguish all fiber optic and copper cable colors.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more.
WORK CONDITIONS:
Must demonstrate the ability to work in confined spaces, perform basic aerial bucket work activity, and be able to correctly identify all fiber optic cable colors, when tested.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is an IBEW craft position responsible for performing tasks associated with Telecommunications systems required to support the successful operation of the Tampa Electric Company and TECO Energy communications networks.
• Operate Bucket Truck
• Properly terminate communications cables.
• Read and understand communications circuit diagrams.
• Set voice and data channels on channel banks.
• Patch cable pairs per circuit drawings
• Install, test, and repair Fiber Optic Cable, to include the fusion splicing
• Assist technicians on maintenance and installation of all systems.
• Attend and receive any required training or certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor.
This position (Telecommunications Electrician Apprentice (TEA) is the starting job for the Telecommunications Department Progression (e.g., TEA, TEI and TEII); new applicants entering this classification will be required to meet the training and technical job-related requirements to advance through the progression.  Applicants must successfully pass the required skills test (up or out) in order to remain in their classification.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:
Degree must be from an institution accredited by the Commissions on Colleges
A 2-year AS/AA degree in Electronics or Electronics Engineering/Technology from a regionally accredited institution obtained within the last 6 years.  A trade school certification in US Armed Forces Electronics training curriculum may be considered upon review.
OR
A valid high school diploma/GED and have worked full-time as a telecommunications technician 3 of the previous 6 years.
Must successfully complete a realistic job preview consisting of general scope of work orientation, demonstrate the ability to work in confined spaces, perform basic aerial bucket work activity, and be able to match all fiber optic cable colors.
• Safely use truck-mounted booms and enter areas such as manholes and cable vaults to install, maintain, or inspect equipment.
• Upon successful completion of the realistic job preview and matching all fiber optic cable colors, candidate must score 100% on the Ishihara color test that includes a series of color plates.
• Must achieve 70% or higher on the Operations Test Battery (OTB).
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience in maintaining electronics equipment is desirable.
Training, certification, and experience in the following areas preferred:  Basic Networking, Synchronous Optical Network (SONET), Carrier Ethernet and Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) systems provisioning and maintenance.
Residence within 45 minutes of 78th Street location (ESA) is highly desired.
DIMENSIONS :
Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships, Develops People and Teams, Drives Operational Excellence for Customers, Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment, Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity.
A pre-employment drug screen and a background check (including education, employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening.
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.