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What are the requirements to be considered for a position?

No bid restriction – If you are new to the company or to your non-represented role, you may be restricted from bidding.  Please check with your leader as you consider whether to apply. Submitting an application must be done electronically via the Careers site in myDTE before the end of the job posting window.  Applications processed directly from DTEEnergy.com may not be accepted. Providing accurate professional experience, education and/or certifications that will help our Talent Acquisition Specialist determine how you meet the basic qualifications for the position. Currently a regular employee.

What happens if you are selected for the position?

Your current pay will be evaluated against the midpoint of the pay zone indicated above to determine the appropriate job pay offer.  Note: Federal, State and Local taxes are not taken into consideration when evaluating a potential offer. You decide to accept or decline the offer within the pre-specified timeline.

How to manage the transition to your new role?

You work with your current and new leader to determine a start date in your new position. Typically, this transition occurs in 2-3 pay cycles, but longer transition times can occur due to current business unit needs. In addition to normal job responsibilities of the new position, you must be willing to perform an emergency or storm assignment as needed. Plan accordingly. In certain location or job-specific roles, you may be required to complete a background check and drug screen to obtain physical and/or cyber access or to meet compliance requirements.

ABOUT THIS POSTING
Requisition Number: 15236 
Number of Positions: 2
Apply By: March 3rd, 2025
Location: Muskegon
Pay Range: $24.00/hour - $37.00/hour
Bargaining Unit: Local 70
Bidding Restriction: Per CBA
Leader: David Tejeda
Talent Acquisition Specialist: Melissa J Wolf
Testing Required: Gas Test

Job Summary

THIS POSITION IS REPRESENTED BY LOCAL 70C INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL WORKERS UNION COUNCIL BARGAINING UNIT.
 
Employees with bidding restrictions on their current position should not apply.  Supervisors are responsible for notifying the Staffing Specialist if an employee is restricted from bidding on open positions.
 

Key Accountabilities

Field Technician shall be required to perform the duties of both a Distribution Technician and a Service Technician as required to train new employees as assigned. Employee shall be able to perform the following described duties: lead up to five (5) including designated lead employee and direct the activities of employees of a lower and equal classification; inspection of contractor work; adjusting, repairing and converting all commercial and industrial equipment; starting, adjusting, repairing and converting all space heating and air conditioning equipment; finishing cement and asphalt; constructing and installing vaults; pipe locating in any area; lead a crew altering, rebuilding and installing all meter manifolds; inspection and maintenance of rotary meters; setting, changing, turning on, turning off, and removing all commercial and industrial meters; operating and maintaining equipment in the Field Operations machine shop or blacksmith shops; lead a crew making gas main tie-ins of any pressure; investigation of services and distribution grid system main extension; investigating customer charge orders and changing position of meters; investigation of construction work of others to make recommendations to prevent interference with gas facilities; changing district and station regulator charts; operate all construction and maintenance vehicles and equipment; acetylene, arc and microwire welding joints and fittings on any size steel main designed to operate at 60 P.S.I.G. or less and miscellaneous welding including air conditioning; lead a prospecting crew in all areas; make neat and accurate sketches and records pertinent to all work performed; work on Residential Elevated Pressure accounts which includes setting meters and establishing gas for residential customers not to exceed two (2) meters per address (i.e., duplexes) and not to exceed two (2) P.S.I.G.; temporarily replace an employee of higher classification during his or her absence; perform all duties prescribed for the Field Operations Operator classification (see below); and possess a thorough knowledge of established Company standards and policies and a good record in customer relations. Perform the following duties relating to AMR (Automatic Meter Reading) – Installations and maintenance. This will include installations which also specifically require meter changes and the interruption of gas service for appropriately qualified employees.
In Field Operation Operator classification an employee shall be able to perform the following described duties: cutting, threading and connecting gas piping and tubing incidental to the installation or relocation of all domestic appliances and meters; starting and adjusting all domestic appliances, including residential space heating; re-lighting of all domestic appliances including space heat; install all thermocouple leads; execution of all leak orders; changing, turning on and off, setting and removing all residential meters including space heating meters; driving all work vehicles; possess a thorough knowledge of the rules and procedures of the Field Operations Division and a good record in customer relations. Also, an employee shall be able to perform the following described duties under the leadership of an employee of a higher classification: excavating, bracing and backfilling; fitting and mechanical work; use of gas leak detectors and other work incidental to prospecting and leak surveys. 
This position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions and customer service skills.

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

-High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
-Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record (eight points or less)
-Successful candidate(s) must pass the DOT Drug Test and 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 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 be certified to wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
- Must be willing and able to accept shift, 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.

 
PREFERRED:
-Experience in Natural Gas Distribution Operations including the installation, maintenance or repair of underground gas mains and services. Experience in Natural Gas Field Service or Transmission Operations.
-Knowledge of OSHA regulations, pipeline safety regulations and underground construction practices.
-Current Operator Qualifications
-Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) experience or certification.
-Possess current MI CDL A

Additional Qualifications

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