Damage Prevention Technician

Pcminc; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services provider in Louisiana is seeking a Damage Prevention Technician. This role involves ensuring excavation practices comply with regulations while interacting with onsite contractors and personnel. Candidates must possess a deep understanding of excavation aspects, including safety regulations and the ability to lift significant weight. The position also involves regular physical demands and commitment to health and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of excavation aspects, including permits, risks, and safety.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and carry 25 pounds regularly.
• Knowledge of the One Call system and pipeline locating.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excavation practices are in compliance with regulations.
• Interact with contractors and personnel on-site.

Skills

Understanding of excavation practices

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Ability to lift and carry weight

Job description

Position: Damage Prevention Technician

Reports To: Foreman/Superintendent

Summary

Responsible for interacting with contractors and personnel onsite to ensure proper excavation practices are being followed and in adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Essential Qualifications, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Deep understanding of excavation aspects: Preparation for excavation, Permits and notifications, One Call system, Excavation responsibilities and dangers, Tools and equipment, Sloping requirements, Soil types, Protecting pipe during excavation, Measuring pipe clearance, Tolerance zones, Pipeline locating and marking, OSHA regulations for excavation, Inspect pipe for damages.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Physical Demands

The employee must regularly lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Damage Prevention Technicians must be willing to comply with PCM Health, Safety, and Environmental rules and regulations, and all governmental regulations.

Req Number: PIP-25-00024

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.