Damage Prevention Tech | Bergen, NY (DOT)

ACRT•Bergen, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Damage Prevention Technician plays a key role in safety and quality while driving, parking, and auditing marked gas lines. The job involves substantial physical activity and working in a wide variety of weather conditions. The technician visits excavation sites and construction zones, promotes safe excavation practices, collects field data, completes assigned work orders, and communicates with customers, dispatchers, supervisors, and management. The position reports to the Operations Lead. 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.
Excellent communication skills and professionalism.
Strong organizational skills.
Safety-focused.
Customer-service-focused.
Excellent critical-thinking skills.
Drug/alcohol testing is required; requirements vary for employees working with water, electric, and meters versus gas lines.

Responsibilities

Assure compliance with Code Rule 753 and promote safe excavation practices.
Follow strict utility, state, and federal guidelines relating to damage prevention.
Wear assigned personal protective equipment and company uniform; follow safety, quality, and operational procedures.
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 report equipment and 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.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Account or 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.
Veterans Day paid time off for veterans.