Damage Prevention Tech | Rochester, NY (DOT)

ACRT•Rochester, NY

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About The Position

Bermex, Inc. is seeking a Certified Damage Prevention Technician to support safety and quality by driving, parking, and auditing marked gas lines. The role reports to the Operations Lead and involves frequent outdoor work, substantial physical activity, and work in a wide variety of weather conditions. The technician visits excavation and construction sites, shares public-awareness materials, collects data, completes work orders, and communicates with customers, dispatchers, and management. The position pays $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 of outdoor work.
Excellent communication skills and professionalism.
Strong organizational skills.
Safety-focused approach.
Customer-service focus.
Excellent critical-thinking skills.
Required drug and alcohol testing; testing requirements vary for work with water, electric, and meters versus gas lines.

Responsibilities

Comply with Code Rule 753 and promote safe excavation practices.
Follow utility, state, and federal damage-prevention guidelines.
Wear assigned personal protective equipment and company uniform, and follow safety, quality, and operational procedures.
Participate in safety meetings.
Distribute 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.
Treat customers and employees courteously and professionally.
Complete assigned work orders on their scheduled dates and travel to sites as needed.
Provide timely reports and documentation to management and escalate issues or questions to the supervisor when necessary.
Maintain satisfactory attendance and keep the assigned vehicle clean.
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 coverage.
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.
Paid Veterans Day off for veterans.