Damage Prevention Technician (DOT) | Binghamton, NY

ACRT•Binghamton, NY

About The Position

Bermex, Inc. is hiring a Certified Damage Prevention Technician to support safety and quality by driving, parking, and auditing marked gas lines. The position involves substantial physical activity and work in a wide range of weather conditions. The technician reports to the Operations Lead and works independently at excavation sites and construction zones, communicating professionally with customers, coworkers, dispatchers, and management. The role includes promoting safe excavation practices, following Code Rule 753 and other applicable utility, state, and federal guidelines, visiting third-party excavation sites, collecting information on a handheld tablet or other collection device, completing assigned work orders, and providing regular reports. The technician also maintains the assigned vehicle and reports equipment or vehicle issues promptly.

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.
Excellent communication skills and professionalism.
Strong organizational skills.
Safety-focused approach.
Customer-service focus.
Excellent critical-thinking skills.
Must undergo required drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

Comply with Code Rule 753 and promote safe excavation practices.
Follow utility, state, and federal damage-prevention guidelines and established safety, quality, and operational procedures.
Wear assigned personal protective equipment 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 to audit marked gas lines.
Collect data using a handheld tablet or other collection device.
Complete assigned work orders on their scheduled dates and travel to sites as needed.
Communicate courteously and professionally with customers and employees.
Provide timely reports and documentation to management and escalate issues or questions to the supervisor when necessary.
Maintain satisfactory attendance and communicate with dispatchers.
Keep the assigned vehicle clean and promptly report equipment or vehicle issues.
Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

Medical and prescription coverage, dental insurance, vision insurance, 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.
Paid Veterans Day off for veterans.