Damage Prevention Tech | Bergen, NY (DOT)

ACRT Services • Bergen, NY

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About The Position

The Certified Damage Prevention Technician reports to the Operations Lead and supports safety and quality by visiting excavation and construction sites, auditing marked gas lines, and promoting safe excavation practices. The role involves substantial physical activity, outdoor work in a wide range of weather conditions, and occasional travel to sites. The technician uses a handheld tablet or another collection device, completes assigned work orders, communicates with customers, employees, dispatchers, and management, and follows applicable utility, state, federal, and company procedures. The position requires drug/alcohol testing, 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.
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Safety-focused approach.
• Customer-service focus.
• 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 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 and audit marked gas lines.
• Collect data using a handheld tablet or other collection device.
• Complete work orders on assigned dates.
• Travel to visit sites on occasion.
• Show courtesy and professionalism when dealing with customers and other employees.
• Provide timely reports and documentation to management.
• Escalate issues and questions to the Supervisor when necessary.
• Maintain a satisfactory attendance record and keep the assigned vehicle clean.
• Report equipment and vehicle issues immediately and communicate with dispatchers.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Group health plans, including medical and 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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