Aug 29, 2025
Electric Energy Jobs

Utility Technician (JAX)

Organization:
TECO Energy
Region:
Canada, Florida, Jacksonville
End of contest:
November 26, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Technician
Description

HOW YOU'LL HELP DRIVE THE FUTURE OF NATURAL GAS? 

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**

Successful candidate must reside within 45 minutes of the Jacksonville 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.
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Contact

TECO Energy

702 N Franklin St

Tampa

Florida États-Unis

www.tecoenergy.com