• Heavy Equip Operator

    Posted: 09/03/2025



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    Job Description
    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.

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    Job Summary
    A Heavy Equipment Operator shall be capable of and may be required to perform various duties including operating, making repairs and maintaining heavy equipment.

    Key Accountabilities
    Must Operate, make minor repairs and maintaining heavy equipment.
    Must be available for frequent travel with overnight stays.
    Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
    Will be required to perform heavy lifting.
    Could be called out for emergency and priority response.

    Qualifications
    Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
    Must have a CDL Class A with air brakes (Manual Transmission).
    Must meet Operation Qualification (OA) requirements.
    This position is covered in the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing guidelines (random drug testing). An employee coming from a non-DOT covered position will be required to pass the DOT drug screen.

    Additional Qualifications
    It is further understood and agreed that Hot Oiler duties may also be performed on T&SO facilities by Heavy Equipment Operators when assigned by the Company. After a Heavy Equipment Operator has successfully completed a training program to operate the Hot Oiler, said Heavy Equipment Operator will receive the highest bargaining unit classified rate of pay for the day on which they operate the Hot Oiler equipment.

    DTE Energy is an equal opportunity employer and 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 law.

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