Damage Prevention Tech | Sodus, NY (DOT)

ACRT Services • Sodus, NY

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About The Position

Bermex, Inc. is seeking a Certified Damage Prevention Technician to support safety and quality while driving, parking, and auditing marked gas lines. The role involves visiting excavation sites and construction zones, promoting safe excavation practices, collecting and documenting information, and communicating with customers, dispatchers, supervisors, and management. The work requires substantial physical activity and taking place in a wide variety of weather conditions. The position reports to the Operations Lead. Pay is $18 per hour. Drug and alcohol testing is required, with Federal DOT testing requirements applying to employees working with gas lines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Drug and alcohol testing is required.

Nice To Haves

• 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 related to damage prevention.
• Wear assigned personal protective equipment and company uniform, and 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.
• Treat customers and employees with courtesy and professionalism.
• Complete assigned work orders on their scheduled dates.
• Travel to visit sites on occasion.
• Provide timely reports and documentation to management.
• Escalate issues and questions to a supervisor when necessary.
• Maintain a satisfactory attendance record.
• Keep the assigned vehicle clean and promptly report equipment or vehicle issues.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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