Damage Prevention Inspector

TRC Companies • NC-Raleigh, NC

21h • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

TRC's Watch and Protect Damage Prevention Program is designed to support our clients in their efforts to prevent damage to buried assets by excavation work within the localities they serve. By becoming experts in Damage Prevention, including understanding of local 811 laws, client-specific regulations and Safe Digging Best Practices, we provide an invaluable service to our clients, the contractors we interact with, as well as the public at large. The program is designed to protect the natural gas system from external damage caused by excavator contractors and their equipment.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities per daily work schedule.
• Communicate clearly orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Applicant must have a valid driver's license and clean MVR.
• Willing to provide written consent for GPS tracking of location (via Company issued cell phone, tablet/laptop, or Company issued vehicle).
• Pass pre-employment and random Drug & Alcohol Tests.
• Pass background check.

Nice To Haves

• Utility locate experience preferred.
• Operator Qualifications related to natural gas pipeline installation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that excavator contractors are complying with the rules and regulations regarding work performed around the utility client's natural gas system.
• Identify improper excavation activities and violations of the North Carolina Safe Digging regulations.
• Authorize stoppage or interfere with the work of the excavator contractor if needed.
• Ensure the safety, reliability, security and integrity of the distribution system, as outlined by the utility client and the North Carolina Utility Protection Services (NCUPS).
• Visit designated sites, prior to and/or during active construction, weather permitting.
• Log information regarding the contractor's name, nature or scope of work, and note any changes in scope based on original NCUPS request.
• Ensure excavation is not occurring before the required wait time.
• Distribute educational material from NCUPS promoting safe digging practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed