Automotive Mechanic - NH

DTE Energy•Detroit, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states. But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Journeyman Automotive Mechanic by having completed the company's Automotive Mechanic Apprentice Program or have four years of a full time documented Automotive Mechanic experience in engines, transmissions, suspensions, electrical systems and brakes or completion of an Automotive Technology program at a college, university, community college, or trade school that is recognized by the Detroit Edison Company, plus two to three years of documented Automotive experience.
Able to understand written and oral instructions.
Meet Company driving standards.
Must possess or obtain prior to transfer date, a Group "A" Commercial Driver's License with air brake or a Classified Endorsement Temporary Instruction Permit to operate a Group "A" vehicle with air brakes.
Canadian citizens must obtain an Ontario Class "A" license with a "Z" endorsement for air brakes.
Drivers with the Classified Endorsement Temporary Instruction Permit must obtain a Group "A" Commercial Driver's License as soon as they are certified by EMPLOYEE Training.
Have to take the Construction and Skilled Trades test (CAST) and attain a "Recommended" score. (Exception: if you are an incumbent and/or changing location, or have previously taken and passed the Construction and Skilled Trades test.
Satisfactory physical examination.
Furnishes own basic hand tools up to 1-1/2".

Nice To Haves

A PRACTICE TEST CAN BE FOUND ON THE DTE WEBSITE @ WWW.DTEENERGY.COM., CLICK ON CAREERS LINK, CLICK HIRING PROCESS LINK; CLICK SKILL TESTING LINK.

Responsibilities

Adjust, repair, replace or overhaul auto, truck, and mobile equipment; engines of gas, diesel and alternative fuels (propane, electric, etc.), transmissions, transfer cases, clutches, axles, suspension, steering, and brake assemblies, ignition, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, computerized and electrical systems, drive lines, etc.
Operate, check, repair and road test autos, trucks, trailers and hydraulically, mechanically and electrically operated mobile equipment.
Make road service calls and field repairs.
Work from computers, schematics, manuals, parts catalogues, oral or written information.
Use test equipment, instruments, and hand tools.
Design, fabricate special body compartments, doors, window frames, etc.; and use various welding and cutting equipment.
Train, direct, and check work of Assigned Mechanic Apprentices or Mechanics in progression.
Disassemble, assemble, adjust, repair, replace overhaul, operate and test auto, truck and mobile equipment; engines of gas, diesel and alternative fuels (propane, electric, etc.), transmissions; (manual, automatic and computer controlled), clutches, front and rear axles, lift and tag type axles, power dividers, power takeoffs, transverse mount engines and transmissions, power, dual and standard steering assemblies, air, air over hydraulic, electric, electric power boost, ABS, vacuum and standard hydraulic brake systems, ignition (standard, electronic and computer controlled), fuel, electrical, lubricating and cooling systems, drive shafts, universal joints, pumps, lines, pistons, rings, valves, shafts, springs, wheels, mufflers, exhaust and tail pipes, bumpers, etc.
Repair or replace trailer axles, braking assemblies, electrical circuits, lights, wheels, hangers, hitches, gates, springs, torsion bars, etc.
Test, operate, analyst and repair mobile equipment, AC/DC generators, dynamic invertors, hydraulic and belt driven generators, power converters, fiber optic systems control, lights, wiring, etc., (up to approximately 240 volts & 100,000 DC Volts)
Make periodic, regular and Annual D.O.T. inspections on trucks, trailers, automobiles, trenchers, backhoes, rope tensioners, duct rodders, cable pullers, reel transfer truck, fuel tankers, waste tankers, diesel engines, hydraulically, mechanically and/or electrically operated cranes, booms, aerial towers, platforms, diggers, earth boring equipment, bulldozers, air compressors, forklifts, end loaders, etc.
Operate, test or assist in tests of equipment on company property or on public roads.
Perform annual load and electric tests on cranes, winches, bucket liners, and aerial equipment
Perform O.E.M. maintenance and warranty test procedures and repairs.
Write up and Recommend needed repairs.
Check work performed by contractors or vendors
Maintain, overhaul and service diesel engines.
Check fuel pumps, injectors, and injector racks for timing and control of fuel, engines for compression, lines for leaks, etc.
Diagnose and repair computer controlled fuel and air induction (supercharger, turbocharger, etc.) systems.
Replace fuel injectors, pumps, pistons, rings, filters, fittings, lines, etc.
Follow up and check vendors work
Bump out and or straighten fenders, doors, bodies, bumpers, auger shafts, springs, grills, frames, etc. (minor work only).
Design, lay out, modify, repair and fabricate special body compartments, doors, window frames, steps, grab irons, and gas welding techniques.
Solder using conventional and silver solder methods.
Burn using oxygen-acetylene and air arc methods.
Prep and paint steel, aluminum and fiberglass surfaces.
Makes road service calls and field repairs.
Drive automobiles or trucks carrying parts, tools, test equipment, etc.
Write repair orders, prepare time sheets, parts requisitions, call, locate and pick up parts, etc.
Drive and operate wrecker unit.
Train, direct and check of assigned mechanic apprentices or other automotive mechanics in progression and contract utility personnel.