Damage Prevention Tech | Rochester, NY (DOT)

ACRT Services • Rochester, NY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Bermex, Inc. is hiring a Certified Damage Prevention Technician in Rochester, New York. Reporting to the Operations Lead, this role supports safety and quality by driving, parking, and performing audits on marked gas lines. The work involves substantial physical activity and taking part in outdoor work in a wide range of weather conditions. The position includes visiting excavation sites and construction zones, providing public-awareness materials, collecting information on a handheld device, completing work orders, and communicating with dispatch and management. Drug/alcohol testing is required, including testing under Federal DOT regulations for employees working with gas lines.

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 at least six months of outdoor work.
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Safety-focused.
• Customer-service-focused.
• Excellent critical-thinking skills.
• Drug/alcohol testing is required.

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 and company uniform; follow safety, quality, and operational procedures; and participate in safety meetings.
• Hand out educational materials and public-awareness items to excavators.
• Regularly visit third-party excavation sites and construction zones.
• Collect data using a handheld tablet or other collection device.
• Treat customers and employees courteously and professionally.
• Complete work orders on assigned dates and travel to 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 report equipment or vehicle issues immediately.
• 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, and short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account option with company match.
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program for employees and eligible family members.
• Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan at no cost.
• Roth or Traditional 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Veterans Day paid time off for veterans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED