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

Description:

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: July 17, 2026
Date Expires: July 30, 2026
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 atwww.tep.comunder the careers link. If you have any questions, contact Nitasha Bettridge at Nitasha.TrussBettridge@tep.com

The starting rate of pay for this position is $33.85per hour.

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:

• Two years of recent experience locating underground utilities (must have located within the last 6 months)
• 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
• Line Location 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.
  

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.