Cable Splicer Apprentice

DTE Energy • Wayne, MI

9d

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.

Testing Required: EEI CAST Test and Cable Splicer Physical Job Task

Job SummaryPerforms work under direct and intermittent supervision of a Spicer Leader, Supervisor or Journeyman Cable Splier in the field. Works and studies at a training center to become a Splicer Specialist, following an established apprenticeship course.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be physically able to lift and handle up to 80 pounds.
• Must meet company driving standards.
• Must hold, or acquire before the transfer date, a Group "A" Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement, plus an "X" endorsement combining the "N" endorsement for Tank Vehicles and the "H" endorsement for Hazardous Materials. Canadian citizens must secure an Ontario Class "A" license with a "Z" air brake endorsement and the appropriate endorsements for Tank Vehicles and Hazardous Materials transport. Drivers holding the Classified Endorsement Temporary Instruction Permit must obtain a Group "A" Commercial Driver's License promptly upon certification by Employee Training. You must be at least 21 years old to qualify for this license or permit.
• Satisfactory physical examination.
• Must complete pole climbing orientation with a “Recommended”.
• Must obtain an evaluation of "Recommended'  on the Construction Aptitude Skills Test (CAST).
• Must attend a Pole Climbing Readiness session administered by EYL

Responsibilities

• Under direct and intermittent supervision of a Supervisor, builds, installs, removes, repairs and maintains joints, potheads, terminals and accessories on distribution, URD, commercial feeders, streetlight and telephone cable systems and operating telephone or secondary conductors.
• Works from blueprints, diagrams, manuals and written instructions.
• Uses test equipment, power and hand tools.
• Drives, operates and works from radio-equipped trucks.
• Assists higher rated splicers in all phases of installation, removal, repair and maintenance of underground and aerial cable systems and equipment as required.
• Subject to work during off hours when necessary for efficient progress of the job or in case of emergency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees