Damage Prevention Tech | Rochester, NY (DOT)

ACRT•Rochester, NY

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About The Position

Bermex, Inc. is hiring a Certified Damage Prevention Technician to support safety and quality while driving, parking, and auditing marked gas lines. The role reports to the Operations Lead and involves regular visits to third-party excavation sites and construction zones, completing assigned work orders, and collecting data with a handheld tablet or other collection device. The position requires substantial physical activity and work in a wide range of weather conditions, as well as occasional travel to visit sites. The technician promotes safe excavation practices and follows Code Rule 753, utility, state, and federal guidelines, and company safety, quality, and operational procedures. The role also includes distributing educational and public-awareness materials, maintaining professional customer interactions, documenting and escalating issues, communicating with dispatchers and management, and keeping the assigned vehicle clean. Drug/alcohol testing is required, including testing under Federal DOT regulations for employees working with gas lines. Pay is $18 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid driver's license.
One year of continuous work with the same employer, and/or six or more months working outdoors.
Drug/alcohol testing is required.

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication skills and professionalism.
Strong organizational skills.
Safety-focused.
Customer-service-focused.
Excellent critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

Assure compliance with Code Rule 753 and promote safe excavation practices.
Follow utility, state, and federal guidelines relating to damage prevention.
Wear assigned personal protective equipment (PPE) and company uniform.
Follow safety, quality, and operational procedures and participate in safety meetings.
Hand out educational materials and public-awareness items to excavators.
Visit third-party excavation sites and construction zones regularly.
Collect data using a handheld tablet or other collection device.
Show courtesy and professionalism when dealing with customers and other employees.
Complete work orders on assigned dates and travel to visit sites on occasion.
Provide timely reports and documentation to management.
Escalate issues and questions to the Supervisor when necessary.
Maintain a satisfactory attendance record.
Keep the assigned vehicle clean and immediately report equipment and vehicle issues.
Communicate with dispatchers.
Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision, and other coverage options.
Company-paid group life insurance.
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts or a Health Savings Account option with company match.
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program for employees and eligible family members.
Automatic enrollment at no cost in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Roth or Traditional 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Paid vacation and sick time.
Paid holidays.
Paid Veterans Day off for veterans.