Line Locator

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP's case, since the 1890s. We're building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference. Be Part of Our Story.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

• Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
• Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
• Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match, a company-sponsored pension plan, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

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Tucson Electric Power provides safe, reliable electric service to approximately 433,000 customers in Southern Arizona. We provide the energy behind Tucson's economy. We also embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the community we have served since the 1890s. We're building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable and affordable service. Our culture is rooted in shared core values and shaped by a team of innovative, dedicated and engaged professionals who power our vision and make a difference every day.

Date Posted: January 6th, 2025
Date Expires: January 20th, 2025
Testing Date: To Be Determined (You will be notified of the time)
Interview Date: To Be Determined (You will be notified of the time)

Candidates selected for testing will receive a confirmation at the email address provided on the application with notification of the scheduled date and time for the testing session. If a passing score is received on the written test,successful candidates will receive an email for an interview.

**Dates are subject to change based on business needs, weather and unforeseen circumstances

Please complete the online application on the company Intranet under My HR or at www.tep.com under the careers link. If you have any questions, contact Aaron Brown at aaron.brown@tep.com.

The starting rate of pay for this position is $21.76 per hour, progressing to Step 2 rate of $27.21 after successful completion of training program and satisfactorily passing the Experienced Line Locator Technical Skills exam with an 85% or higher, and a Thereafter progression of $31.91 after time in grade.

A vacancy exists for the position of Line Locator in the Line Locating Department. Please see the below job description and outline for the interview.

Normal Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to learn to locate and identify underground electrical utility wires using electrical utility maps and special electronic locator equipment
• Possess a valid, up-to-date driver's license
• Ability to learn to read blueprints, facility maps, or engineering drawings to assist in locating buried lines
• Must be able to bend, stoop and lift for extended periods of time
• Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills

*PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this position, a resume must be submitted, enumerating qualifications and skills.

There will be a two-part testing procedure required for this position. The first step is a written exam followed by a behavioral based interview. Each part of the testing process must be passed to progress to the next.

We are providing a study outline to prepare for the computer test and the behavioral based interview. The outline is designed to maximize test results by centralizing study times in the areas listed below:

Job Specific Skills Testing

• Math problems that include:
  
  
  
  • Addition
  • Subtraction
  • Multiplication
  • Fractions
  • Percentages
  • Word Problems
  
  
  
  
• Basic Map Knowledge
• Safety Knowledge

Behavioral Based Interview

The interview is a behavioral based interview incorporating our Core Competencies. In this process we believe that past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior and more recent behavior is a better predictor of future behavior than older behavior, and that long-standing trends are better predictors of behavior than isolated incidents. We therefore have patterned the questions during the interview to solicit behavior patterns that indicate with high predictability whether the candidate can perform the job as required. This type of interview is different than those that you may have taken in the past.

Position Description

Locates underground facilities, makes preliminary dig-in investigations, reads and identifies symbols on system maps.

Position-Related Responsibilities

• Locate and identify underground wires using maps and special electronic locator equipment.
• Reads blueprints, facility maps, or engineering drawings to assist in locating buried lines.
• Responds to Arizona811 requests by driving to sites and locating lines.
• Independently interprets requests from Arizona811
• Questions the requestor as needed to obtain complete information.
• Determines where locates are, thereby ensuring protection of utilities.
• Provides follow-up as needed.
• Ability to communicate with customers and co-workers accurately and professionally.
• Communicates relevant information to excavation personnel or other appropriate authorities.
• Maintain accurate records of work time and client identities to allow proper assignment of charge codes.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
• Perform assigned work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with Company practices and procedures.
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Step 3:

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience using electronic locating equipment to locate and mark underground facilities/utilities, with a minimum of 1 year locating for Tucson Electric Power.
• Must be willing and able to assist other team members on more technical locates.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to distinguish between secondary and primary voltages.
• Maintain a high level of awareness and responsibility to the Company and its customers.
• Ability to follow written procedures and oral instructions.
• Ability to work under high stress and tight time demands.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Company practices, equipment, and techniques related to locating underground power.
• Knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to equipment operation.
• Possess necessary skill level to operate sensitive electronic locator equipment.
• Organizational skill and ability to keep records related to the work.
• Proper use and care of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must possess a Valid Arizona Driver's License

All employees are expected and required to adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct.

Pay Rate: $21.76/hr

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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