Apprentice Lineman - Westland, MI

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Applications Open from April 8th - April 15th.


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.
 
Job Summary
As of 9/14/1959 GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES Under direct and intermittent supervision of an "A" Foreman or a Division Instructor and work direction of a Journeyman Lineman in the field. Works and studies at a training center to become a Journeyman Lineman, following an established apprenticeship course. Performs Groundman and other work as assigned. THIS JOB WILL COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION (DOT) DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING

Key Accountabilities
Alternating between working in the field with line crews and working and studying at a training center, acquires experience and receives instructions and training on the following types of subjects and activities: FIRST YEAR IF APPRENTICESHIP Receives training in the inspection, care, and use of tools of the trade; work clothing;behavior on the crew; identifying poles and stubs and climbing poles; installing crossarms, insulators, wire ties, armor rods, ground rods, tape, guys, anchors, conductors, services, pole steps, fuse carriers and fuses, lightning arresters, distribution and constant currrent transformers, bus bar service entrance protectors; handling and using reels and coiling wire; digging and backfilling techniques; pole handling, setting, pulling, straightening, lashing; electrical terms; identifying circuits; hand signals; truck driving, rescue and first aid work, etc. SECOND YEAR OF APPRENTICESHIP Continues to receive training and practice on subjects and activities already introduced, and in addition, learns phasing, jumpering, installing voltage regulators, care and use of cable cars, voltmeters, ammeters, portable potential transformer, homelite unit, pole top blocks, "meg" groundometer, truck-mounted ladders, time switches, temporary wire-down replacements, triple transformer mounting, general precautions regarding higher voltage lines, determining loads on ropes, block and tackle, loading and unloading poles with tackle, etc. THIRD YEAR OF APPRENTICESHIP Continue to receive training and practice on subjects and activities already introduced, and in addition, learns the proper sag and tension of conductors, two-pole transformer platforms, capacitors, balancing loads with low voltage services, disconnect lugs, portable disconnects, removing kites, luminaries, multiplex conductors, sectionalizing cutouts, contactors, tube arresters, operetors' records, protective tags, etc. FOURTH YEAR OF APPRENTICESHIP Coninues to receive training and practice (primarily on the job) on subjects and activities already introduced. Returns to the training center to receive additional training as needs indicate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Physically able to lift and handle 90 pounds.
• Must obtain an evaluation of "Recommended' on the Construction Aptitude Skills Test (CAST). (Exception: if you have previously taken and passed the CAST test).  A PRACTICE TEST CAN BE FOUND ON THE DTE WEBSITE @ WWW.DTEENERGY.COM, Click on careers link, click hiring process link, click skill testing link.
• Satisfactorily complete the week of Pole Climbing Orientation.
• AND MORE...