Damage Prevention Technician | Penn Yan, NY

ACRT Services•Penn Yan, NY

About The Position

Bermex, Inc. is seeking a Certified Damage Prevention Technician to help promote safety and quality while driving, parking, and auditing marked gas lines. The role reports to the Operations Lead and involves substantial physical activity and working outdoors in a wide variety of weather conditions. The technician visits excavation sites and construction zones, supports safe excavation practices, collects field data, and completes assigned work orders. The position requires regular communication with dispatchers, management, supervisors, customers, and coworkers, as well as occasional travel to sites.

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 experience.
Must live within a 30-minute drive of Danville, New York.
Excellent communication skills and professionalism.
Strong organizational skills.
Safety-focused and customer-service-focused.
Excellent critical-thinking skills.
Must be willing to work outdoors and interact with customers.
Drug/alcohol testing is required; requirements vary according to work involving water, electric, meters, or gas lines.

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.
Interact courteously and professionally with customers and 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 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 and 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.