O & M Technician II Fuel Yard

Salary: $29.24 - $36.03 per hour

Location:

Stockton, CA. This position’s primary responsibility is to provide fuel to the boiler and manage all equipment, fuel and machinery. Work is performed under direct supervision with results reviewed through the achievement of set goals and adherence to policies and procedures. This position reports directly to the Operations Supervisor and takes daily direction from the on-shift O&M Technician IV.

• Operates heavy mobile equipment (Cat 980 front‑end loaders) to blend wood fuel for the boiler and stack for storage.
• Operates fuel conveyors and receiving hoppers.
• Operates scale house and unloads trucks.
• Operates the fuel reclaimer during pile swaps and monitors it during normal operation.
• Services fuel yard equipment daily before shift change and completes shift logs.
• Inspects conveyor systems daily.
• Works on PMs in yard.
• Assists O&M Tech III and IV as necessary.
• Daily quality control.
• Take pile temperatures.
• Complies with all site safety requirements and procedures.
• Identifies safety hazards and takes corrective actions as necessary.
• Communicates well with other company personnel.
• Responds to abnormal and emergency operating situations in a safe and reasonable manner.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• A high school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience with mobile heavy equipment, loaders, trucks and welding, and maintenance.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Background in operating loaders; maintenance; past experience doing shift work.
• Must possess the knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently.
• Knowledge of plant safety, policies, and procedures, especially in areas such as chemical handling, high‑energy systems, confined spaces, incipient fire suppression, first aid, rotating machinery, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, management, and the general public.
• Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to call‑ins when contacted.

• Sit, stand, or walk for a minimum of 8‑hour shifts, including walking long distances, up and down stairs, and on uneven ground.
• Frequently lift objects of up to 75 pounds in weight and carry objects up to 35 pounds; occasionally push or pull objects of up to 70 pounds.
• Frequently climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or occasionally crawl.
• Talk & hear; use hands & fingers; handle & feel; and able to reach with hands and arms extensively.
• Operate controls with occasional driving and fine hand function manipulations of tools and equipment.
• Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Employees are frequently exposed to exterior weather conditions, including wet, humid, extreme heat and cold. Noise levels are usually loud. Employees are regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, burns, protected and unprotected heights requiring personal fall protection, vibration, fumes, and airborne particles requiring respirators or other PPE. Employees may enter and work in confined spaces.

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities listed, and utilize a variety of competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all‑inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and has 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 applicable federal and/or state laws.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time