Job Description

The future is bright at DTE Energy! We are one of the largest Fortune 500 diversified utilities in the United States with an aspiration to be the best-operated energy company in North America and a force for good in the communities we live and serve. We have businesses in 26 different states and are comprised of regulated utility and non-utility businesses. Our utility business provides electric and gas service to approximately 3 million customers. Our non-utility businesses include a diversified portfolio of energy related companies, ranging from gas storage and pipelines to renewable power development.
Recently, DTE Energy has been recognized as an outstanding place to work and has received the following accolades:

* Gallup Great Workplace Award for consecutive years
* Civic 50 Award for corporate citizenship excellence
* Indeeds annual 50 Best Places to Work award for two years running
* Metropolitan Detroits 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work For
* J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Award
* Professional Womens Magazine/Black EOE Journal Best of the Best
* Computerworlds 100 Best Places to Work in IT
* Best Employers for a Healthy Lifestyle Gold Award
* Detroit Free Press Green Leaders Award
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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Job Summary

Drives a heavy duty semi-tractor (80,000 Gross Vehicle Weight) (G.V.W.) equipped with a hydraulic crane and extending boom to 47 feet and a lifting capacity of 25,000 with proper load line revving. Also, pulls semi-trailers with material to service centers and job sites. In addition,uses the hydraulic crane to load and unload materials, works with and assists various groups with a variety of lifting and hauling services. Drives a heavy duty semi-tractor (160,000 Gross Vehicle Weight) (G.V.W.), and trailer combination to transport electrical power equipment, heavy materials, and other equipment up to 60 tons in total weight which exceeds legal loading and must have special permits to travel in escorted convoy. Observes overhead clearances and road axle weight limitations on over-sized equipment to avoid damage to structures, wires, and/or roads and bridges. Works with other personnel in the loading and unloading of over-sized equipment. Drives a heavy duty semi-tractor (80,000 Gross Vehicle Weight) (G.V.W.),stake truck and appliance vans equipped with hydraulically operated lift gates and pintle hooks. Makes decisions and takes action for the proper and safe loading, unloading and transporting of stock and non-stock materials and various equipment in addition to hazardous material to and from service centers, power plants, sub-stations and job site locations. Must maintain a valid Chauffers and Commercial Drivers License A with endorsements for tankers, hazardous materials and air brake certification. Performs majority of duties independent of direct supervision and must also comply with all Company policies, Department of Transportation, Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act, Occupational Safety Health Act, and Hazardous Material Regulations. Directs and is responsible for the work of helpers, as assigned. Completes and submits all required documents such as manifests, truck reports, routing documents, vehicle repair requests, and pre and post trip vehicle inspection reports. Services and makes minor repairs to assigned vehicles.

Key Accountabilities

* Drives and operates a semi-tractor trailer combination (80,000 Gross Vehicle Weight) (G.V.W.) equipped with a hydraulic crane and outriggers (25,000 capacity) must be able to identify and calculate the weight of any object to be lifted with the hydraulic crane. In addition, must be able to determine and calculate such critical factors such as load line, crane working range, crane boom radius, boom angle, boom length, block and sling weights, and load charts to make a safe lift within the hydraulic crane's operating ranges. It may be necessary to perform multi-part revving of the hoist line to facilitate the lift.
* Furthermore, it is the sole responsibiliy of the hydraulic crane operator to ensure that the lift is performed within the safe working limits of the htdraulic crane, therefore, refusing to make unsafe lifts. Also, directs and is responsible for the work of helpers as assigned.
* Drives a semi-tractor 160,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (G.V. W.) and a lowboy trailer combination for hauling transformers, electrical power equipment, heavy materials and other equipment up to 60 tons in total weight. Transports loads exceeding legal weights and must abide by the terms and conditions of the permit. Coordinates action with the escort to maneuver around traffic lights, reilroad crossing signals, and tree limbs so they do not catch on top of the unit being transported. Must observe the road, watch for holes, rocks, and raised railroad crossings so the trailer will not bottom out on the obstruction. Travels carefully through unstable road conditions while backing and positioning trailer in and around sub-stations;use planking to support trailer wheels when necessary. Observes roadway clearances and vehicle traffic while using most of a highway intersection in making a turn. Drives semi-tractor and stake truck with pintle hook to tow, place, position and level portable sub- stations as required. Also, drives gasoline and diesel tanker trucks; fills at refinery and delivers fuel to job sites and service centers to dispense. Drives semi-tractor to haul up to 20,000 and 9,600 gallon bulk oil tanker trailers with air operated lifting axles. Makes decisions and takes action to ensure safe loading, unloading and transport of bulk tanker vehicles. Drives a semi-tractor (80,000 Gross Vehicle Weight) (G.V.W.) and trailer combination. Also drives and operates a stake truck and appliance van equipped with hydraulically operated lift gate and pintle hooks. Makes decisions and takes action to ensure the safe loading, unloading and transport of materials, various equipment, and hazardous material to and from service centers, satellite locations, power plants, vendor and job site locations. Operates outriggers to provide stability while lifting, placing, or setting such items as poles, pad mount transformers, pole top transformers, swith gear, capacitors, structural steel, steel pipe, rigging material, or any other type of material that can be safely lifted. Performs pre and post trip vehicle inspections to identify defects or failures in exhaust and suspension systems, steering, lights, brakes, tires and proper loading and securing of materials as required by the Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act. Submits required reports and documentation of inspections. Is responsible that assigned vehicle receives required maintenance and performs minor repairs as required. In addition to preparing and maintaining current, a daily truck report noting such items as starting and stopping mileage, length of time between stops, road conditions and delays.

Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED.

- Must have a minimum of two (2) years of verifiable prior experience.

- Must meet Company driving standards. Must possess or obtain prior to transfer date, a Group A Commercial Drivers License with air brake or a Classified Endorsement Temporary Instruction Permit to operate a Group A vehicle with air brakes. Canadian citizens must obtain an Ontario Class A license with a Z endorsement for air brakes. Drivers with the Classified Endorsement Temporary Instruction Permit must obtain a Group A Commercial Drivers License as soon as they are certified by Employee Training.

- Must obtain a CDL - X endorsement not later than 6 months of the classification entry date.

Must obtain a Federal Crane Certification not later than 12 months of the classification entry date.

- Must meet all DOT standards and other mandated driving requirements.

- Must agree to a background investigation.

THIS JOB WILL COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION (DOT) DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING.