Damage Prevention Technician (DOT) | Binghamton, NY

ACRT Services • Binghamton, NY

9d • $18

About The Position

Bermex, Inc. is hiring a Certified Damage Prevention Technician to help promote safety and quality while driving, parking, and auditing marked gas lines. The role involves substantial physical activity and working outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions. The technician visits excavation and construction sites, supports safe excavation practices, gathers and reports information, and communicates with customers, dispatchers, supervisors, and management. The position reports to the Operations Lead.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license.
• One year of continuous work with the same employer and/or at least six months of outdoor work experience.
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Safety-focused approach.
• Customer-service focus.
• Excellent critical-thinking skills.
• Must be willing to work outdoors and interact with customers.
• Drug/alcohol testing is required; testing requirements depend on the work performed, including Federal DOT regulations for employees working with gas lines.

Responsibilities

• Assure compliance with Code Rule 753 and promote safe excavation practices.
• Follow utility, state, and federal damage-prevention guidelines and company safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Wear assigned personal protective equipment (PPE) and company uniform, and participate in safety meetings.
• Distribute 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.
• Complete assigned work orders on their scheduled dates and travel to sites when needed.
• Provide timely reports and documentation to management, and escalate issues or questions to the supervisor when necessary.
• Communicate with dispatchers and maintain professionalism when interacting with customers and employees.
• Maintain a satisfactory attendance record, keep the assigned vehicle clean, and promptly report equipment or vehicle issues.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Group health plans, including medical and prescription coverage, dental, vision, and other coverage options.
• Company-paid group life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and 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.
• Veterans Day paid time off for veterans.

What This Job Offers

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