Distribution Tech Prog - L132 - GRP

Position: Distribution Tech Prog 1-8 - L132 - GRP
Location: Grand Rapids

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

Number of Positions: 4

Apply By:
March 2, 2026

Location:

3 Mile Road - Grand Rapids

Pay Range: $24.00 - $44.87

Bidding Restriction:
Per CBA

Job Summary

THIS POSITION IS REPRESENTED BY LOCAL 132C 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

This classification requires that an employee shall be able to perform the following described duties: lead a crew of up to five (5) (including the designated lead employee) on any type of construction or maintenance work, inspection of contractor work, finishing cement and asphalt; constructing and installing vaults; pipe locating in any area, operating and maintaining equipment in the Distribution machine shop or blacksmith shops;

lead a crew making gas main tie-ins of any pressure; fuse 6" and 8" plastic; fuse branch saddle tie-ins; investigation of services and distribution grid system main extensions; investigating customer charge orders and changing position of meters, investigation of construction work of others to make recommendations to prevent interference with gas facilities, and main investigation up to 4" 10#(lb.), changing district and station regulator charts;

operate all construction and maintenance vehicles and equipment, lead a prospecting crew in all areas; re-lighting of all domestic appliances, including space heating when interrupted by Distribution employees or third parties; make neat and accurate sketches to be submitted with applications for construction permits and records pertinent to all work performed, temporarily replace an employee of higher classification during his or her absence;

and perform all duties prescribed for the Distribution Operator I/Operator II classification including the following:

Fitting and mechanical work; use of all pertinent tools and equipment; fusing all plastic piping, use of gas leak detectors and other work incidental to prospecting and leak surveys.

Lead a grading and seeding crew of equal or lower grade.

Use of gas leak detectors to perform and classify for leak surveys. Pipe locating in any area to be used for drop lines only.

NEW HIRES/TRANSFEREES into Distribution Division will be assigned to a repair crew for the first two and one-half (2-1/2) years (calendar years).

This position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions, a lot of physical strength, hand eye coordination and endurance.

Successful candidate(s) will be on a bidding restriction of one (1) year within home division.

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, 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…