Technician Prog 1-8 - L799N - Grayling

DTE Energy•Grayling, MI

1d•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

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record (eight points or less)
Successful candidate(s) must pass the DOT Drug Test, DOT Physical, and respirator fit test
Must pass the required testing
Must pass the required training
Successful candidate(s) must complete a Background Check.
Must successfully pass all pre-employment assessment(s).
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid operators and Group A Commercial Driver’s License (CDLA) with Air Brake Endorsement. If successful candidate(s) does not already possess a valid CDL A, the candidate(s) will be required to obtain a Temporary Permit (TIP) during the pre-hire steps.
Must be able to be certified to wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Must be willing and able to accept odd shifts, on-call, emergency assignments and work overtime per the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
Must be able to lift and move equipment weighing approximately 95lbs (jackhammer).
Must be able to climb in and out of excavation holes.
Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to use a variety of hand tools requiring upper body forces up to 40 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Natural Gas Operations.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations, pipeline safety regulations.
Excavation or construction experience.
HVAC experience or certification.
Customer Service Experience.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties prescribed for all Utility Classification employees.
Engage in fitting work on service construction or repair crews.
Drive needle bars.
Make detector tests.
Perform Miss Dig staking.
Inspect meter manifolds and inside service piping for leaks.
Execute all leak orders.
Execute meter orders.
Operate a trencher, a tractor compressor or other types of mechanical equipment.
Install and make adjustments on domestic and commercial appliances.
Install and make minor adjustments on space heating units.
Install range lines, service regulators, and small meter manifolds.
Change service regulators and clear services of stoppages.
Install hot water heaters, gas grills, gas lights, gas fireplace logs, fuel lines, and perform conversion work.
Assist technicians of a higher classification on all types of work to the extent of the employee’s ability.
Possess a complete knowledge of the rules and procedures governing the types of service work and be able to properly recognize and refer work the employee feels incapable of handling satisfactorily.
Lead not more than three (3) employees during construction survey, concrete or cement finishing, or repair work.
Make tie-ins on all distribution system mains.
Install gauges.
Install and maintain street regulators.
Execute leak complaints.
Keep accurate records of new construction and repair work.
Make new main and service investigations and simple drawings.
Operate and make minor adjustments and perform servicing operations on trenching or other types of mechanical equipment.
Brace and barricade trenches safely, protecting the public and those employed on the job.
Make all adjustments on space heating units.
Make all adjustments on the gas portion of gas-fired air conditioning units.
Make minor adjustments on industrial equipment.
Perform all meter manifold work.
Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Utilize customer service skills.