Gas & Electric Staker Progression

DTE Energy • Melvindale, MI

6d

About The Position

The Distribution Staker classification requires employees to perform duties involving locating and marking gas and electric services and main lines, responding to emergency staking requests, conducting pipeline patrols, and maintaining locating equipment. Other duties include screening Miss Dig tickets, repairing meter conditions except buried valves, changing dial glass, meter reading, and winter surveys. Employees must complete the prescribed course of instruction and pass an examination on the duties of the classification. They must also obtain and maintain any required licenses and be able to work a variety of shifts and assigned overtime. Employees with bidding restrictions on their current position should not apply; selected applicants may be prohibited from transferring or bidding on another position after accepting it.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Complete the prescribed course of instruction and pass a subsequent examination of the duties within the classification.
• Obtain and maintain any required licenses to perform the duties under this classification.
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately read and interpret all gas and electric maps.
• Demonstrate the physical ability to perform the duties within the classification.
• Be able to work a variety of shifts and assigned overtime.

Responsibilities

• Use pipe locating equipment accurately to locate and mark gas and electric services and main lines.
• Receive and respond to emergency staking requests.
• Conduct pipeline patrols.
• Test and calibrate locating equipment.
• Screen Miss Dig tickets.
• Repair meter conditions, except buried valves.
• Change dial glass.
• Perform meter reading.
• Conduct winter surveys.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED