Apprentice Lineman Distribution

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.

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.

Satisfactorily complete the week of Pole Climbing Orientation.

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.

Satisfactory complete physical examination.