Damage Prevention Inspector - Orange and Rockland County - Good Pay Benefits Fueled Vehicle

Work location: Orange and Rockland Counties. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. Pay: $21 – $23/hr.

About the role

Perform tasks involving driving to various excavation sites to assure compliance with New York State Code Rule 753 regarding the protection of underground facilities.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive to various excavation locations.
• Assure compliance with all regulations of the New York State Code Rule 753 regarding the protection of underground facilities.
• Comply with good safety practices at excavation sites.
• Promote safe excavation practices via conversation with excavators.
• Communicate throughout the day with Field Supervisor, Dispatcher(s), Area Division Supervisors, and Contractors as needed.
• Data entry of all excavation site visits on electronic device provided.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid New York State (NYS) driver’s license.
• Must clear Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) and background check.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing (D&AT).
• DOT / Drug & Alcohol Testing Compliance: this position is safety-sensitive and subject to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing regulations; marijuana use is prohibited under federal DOT regulations regardless of state law.
• Responsible for basic upkeep of company vehicle (e.g., cleanliness).
• Travel outside assigned territory when needed.
• Ability to perform verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities per work schedule.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions over various communication methods.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Represent the Company and Damage Prevention Program in a professional manner through all interactions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to understand and communicate Code Rule 753.
• Proficient in using personal computer/tablet.

Northeast Gas Association (NGA) Operator Qualification Tasks

• Task 22B – Inspection of Third-Party Excavations for Damage Prevention
• Task 23/24 – Inspecting the Condition of Exposed Pipe
• Task 70 – 70A – Abnormal Operating Conditions (Critical AOC) and 70B – Properties of Natural Gas
• Task 71 – Excavation & Backfill
• Task 85 – 85A – Meter Assembly Abnormal Operating Conditions (Critical AOC) and 85B – Meter Assembly Fundamentals and Substandard Conditions

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The employee regularly works near and inside excavation areas and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat, and humidity. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, suggest safe excavating practices, and distribute literature pertaining to Code Rule 753. The employee frequently uses hands to operate or feel objects, tools, or controls and is required to stand, walk, climb, and balance. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.