Maintenance Fitter Apprentice 2013 EX

Location:

Detroit, MI, US

Company: DTE Gas Company

Job ID: 16928

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: Gas Test and Gas Physical Job Task Assessment

Job Summary

This classification requires that the employee shall be able to perform some or all of the following described duties under the direction of an employee of a higher classification.

Key Accountabilities

Performing all fitting and mechanical work, including the fusing of plastic piping and fittings.
Maintaining and making minor repairs and adjustment to all types of Distribution Department construction or maintenance equipment.
Performing paving and resurfacing operations.
Making detector tests and performing all other work incidental to prospecting and leak surveys, including locating and repairs.
Fabricating, assembling, installing and repairing pipe bends, meter manifolds, valve and regulator assemblies.
Setting meters and relighting all residential appliances and equipment in the course of the work on the premises and restoring gas service in the course of his or her work on service repairs, renewals, relocations and reconnects.
Installing gas main stoppers and bags,
Working in confined spaces above or below grade.
Hand digging excavation(s).
Working outdoors majority of the day, year round.
Using jack hammer on hard surfaces such as; concrete and asphalt.
Use of pnuematic tools such as; rock drill, air spade, soil tamper.
Additional duties listed in CBA.

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

- Must have a High School Diploma or GED.

Other Requirements:

- Must 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.

- Must work with various pneumatic tools (jackhammer).

- Must have ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

- Must be physically able to lift and handle approximately 95 pounds (i.e., jackhammer)

- Must complete DOT Drug Test, respirator fit test and satisfactory physical examination.

- Subject to random drug testing.

- Working in all types of weather.

- Must pass the Physical Task Assessment.

Additional Qualifications

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At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal and/or state laws.