Cable Splicer Apprentice
 DTE Energy | |
 United States, Michigan, Westland | |
| 38155 Cherry Hill Rd (Show on map) | |
 Feb 19, 2025 | |
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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: EEI CAST Test and Cable Splicer Physical Job Task Job Summary
Performs work under direct and intermittent supervision of a Spicer Leader, Supervisor or Journeyman Cable Splier in the field. Works and studies at a training center to become a Splicer Specialist, following an established apprenticeship course. Key Accountabilities
- Under direct and intermittent supervision of a Supervisor, builds, installs, removes, repairs and maintains joints, potheads, terminals and accessories on distribution, URD, commercial feeders, streetlight and telephone cable systems and operating telephone or secondary conductors. - Works from blueprints, diagrams, manuals and written instructions. - Uses test equipment, power and hand tools. - Drives, operates and works from radio-equipped trucks. - Assists higher rated splicers in all phases of installation, removal, repair and maintenance of underground and aerial cable systems and equipment as required. - Subject to work during off hours when necessary for efficient progress of the job or in case of emergency. Qualifications
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED. - Must be physically able to lift and handle up to 80 pounds. - Must meet company driving standards. - Must possess, or obtain prior to transfer date, a Group "A" Commercial Drivers License with air brake endorsement plus an "X" endorsement which is a combination of the "N" endorsement for Tank Vehicles and the "H" endorsement for Hazardous Materials. Canadian citizens must obtain an Ontario Class "A" license with a "Z" endorsement for air brakes and the proper endorsements for Tank Vehicles and transporting Hazardous Materials. Drivers with the Classified Endorsement Temporary Instruction Permit must obtain a Group "A" Commercial Driver's. License as soon as certified by Employee Training. - Satisfactory physical examination. - Must complete pole climbing orientation with a "Recommended". - Must obtain an evaluation of "Recommended' on the Construction Aptitude Skills Test (CAST). Additional Qualifications PRIVACYNOTICE TO CALIFORNIAJOB APPLICANTS 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 law. | |