Damage Prevention Technician | Penn Yan, NY

ACRT Pacific; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

ESOP

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Employee EAP

Job summary

ACRT, Inc. is seeking a Certified Damage Prevention Technician in Danville, NY. The role involves driving, site visits, and audits of gas lines, with emphasis on safety and accuracy. You will collect data, communicate findings, and support safety training while working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

The position requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to travel as needed. Competitive hourly pay and company benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• 1 year of continuous work with the same employer, and/or 6 or more months working outdoors.
• Must live within a 30-minute drive of Danville, NY.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Code Rule 753 and promote safe excavation practices.
• Follow strict Utility, State and Federal guidelines relating to damage prevention.
• Wear assigned PPE and company uniform.
• Follow safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings.
• Visit 3rd party excavation sites and construction zones regularly.
• Collect data using handheld tablet or other collection device.
• Provide timely reports and documentation to management.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Safety

Customer service

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

About The Team

Bermex, Inc. Full time Regular

About The Team 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 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
• 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
• Other duties as needed

About You

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• 1 year of continuous work with the same employer, and/or 6 or more months working outdoors
• Must live within a 30-minute drive of Danville, NY

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

Drug/Alcohol Testing

• Drug/alcohol testing is required
• Drug/alcohol testing required per Non-Regulatory requirements for employees working with water, electric, and meters
• Drug/alcohol testing required per Federal DOT regulations for employees working with gas lines

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

Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Accommodation Request

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Company: ACRT, Inc.

From coast to coast and everywhere in between, ACRT Services and its family of companies is looking to hire the industry’s best talent. We’re looking for independent, self-driven people who turn challenges into solutions. People who want to use their careers to help utilities keep their customers in power. People who want to help us sustain our world. Accountable to self and others Customer and company fairness Responsibility of ownership Trustworthy in all things

Mission and Vision

Mission: To engage the best people and make them better to foster resiliency, environmental stewardship, compliance, stakeholder partnerships, and safer communities. Vision: To be the leader for innovation and industry‑shaping solutions within the infrastructure and environmental space.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities