Damage Prevention Inspector - Orange and Rockland County

Work Location : Orange and Rockland Counties

Work Hours : Monday thru Friday - 7 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm

Rate of Pay : $21 - $23 / hr

Position Summary :

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

Essential Functions :

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following :

• 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.
• Communication 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.

Minimum Qualifications (Incl. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) :

Computer Skills : Proficient in using personal computer / tablet.

Required Northeast Gas Association (NGA) Operator Qualification Tasks :

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

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. The employee frequently is required to suggest safe excavating practices and pass out literature pertaining to Code Rule 753. The employee frequently is required to use hands to operate or feel objects, tools, or controls, is required to stand, walk, climb, and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.