Certified Damage Prevention Technician

Damage Prevention Technician

At Bermex, we put value on our customer relationships. We're always looking for a way that we can delight our customers by going the extra mile. Bermex offers expert meter reading services and solutions to utilities and associated organizations throughout the United States, including leak detection, atmospheric corrosion, line location, software service solutions, as well as water, gas, and electric meter reading. At Bermex, we are always looking for motivated individuals who enjoy working independently and love the outdoors to become a part of our team.

About the Role

The OQ Certified Damage Prevention Technician will report to the Operations Lead. The position will play a key role in safety and quality while driving, parking, and performing audits on marked gas lines. This position requires a high level of physical activity and working in a wide variety of weather conditions.

What You'll Do

Compliance & Safety:

• Assure compliance with Code Rule 753 and promote safe excavation practices
• Follow strict Utility, State and Federal guidelines relating to damage prevention
• Wear assigned personal protective equipment (PPE) and company uniform
• Follow safety, quality, and operational procedures
• Participate in safety meetings

Gas Main Locating & Site Visits:

• Hand out educational materials and public awareness items to excavators
• Follow sketches and diagrams to identify gas line locations
• Utilize line locating equipment to detect gas mains and services for proper auditing
• Visit 3rd party excavation sites and construction zones regularly
• Collect data using handheld tablet or other collection device
• Show courtesy and professionalism when dealing with customers and other employees
• Complete Work Orders on assigned dates
• Travel to visit sites on occasion

Communication & Collaboration:

• Provide timely reports and documentation to management regularly
• Escalate issues and questions to Supervisor when necessary
• Maintain a satisfactory attendance record
• Keep assigned vehicle clean
• Report equipment and vehicle issues immediately
• Communicate with dispatchers

About You

Must Haves:

• High School diploma/GED.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver's license
• 1 year of previous utility line locate experience

Nice to Have:

• 1 year of continuous work with the same employer, and/or 6 or more months working outdoors

Your Skills:

• Excellent communication skills & professionalism
• Strong organizational skills
• Safety focused
• Customer Service focused
• Excellent critical thinking skills

This role would not be a good fit if:

• You don't enjoy working outdoors.
• You don't enjoy working with customers.

Benefits

Health and Safety:

• Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverage options
• Company paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Saving Account with company match
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members

Retirement:

• Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost
• Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match

Time Off:

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans

Salary Range Disclaimer The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Bermex salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to customer contact terms, location, experience, and performance. Other rewards may include Paid Time Off, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, ESOP contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and other region-specific benefits as eligible.

Salary Range Transparency For applicants residing in New York, the salary range for this role is $18 an hour