Certified Damage Prevention Technician

ACRT Services

. Assure compliance with Code Rule 753 and promote safe excavation practices .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeDansville • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $18 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in utility line locating and compliance with safety regulations, including Code Rule 753. Strong focus on customer service, communication, and organizational skills while working in outdoor environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Utility Line Locate ExperienceCompliance With Code Rule 753Excellent Communication SkillsCustomer Service FocusedStrong Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Data CollectionLine Locating EquipmentWork Order CompletionAuditing Gas LinesSafety Procedures

Soft Skills

ProfessionalismCritical ThinkingCourtesy

Tools & Technologies

Handheld TabletPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Damage PreventionExcavation PracticesUtility GuidelinesSafety Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
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
Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
1 year of continuous work with the same employer, and/or 6 or more months working outdoors
Excellent communication skills & professionalism
Strong organizational skills
Safety focused
Customer Service focused
Excellent critical thinking skills
Ability to work outdoors
Ability to work with customers
Ability to work in a wide variety of weather conditions
Ability to drive, park, and perform audits on marked gas lines

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost
Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans
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