Damage Prevention Technician - Entry Level - Military veterans preferred

Surveying And Mapping, LLC


Damage Prevention Technician - Entry Level

US-OH-Akron

Job ID: 25-7132
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 3
Category: Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
Akron

Overview

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

Are you looking to start a hands-on career that makes a real impact in your community? Join our team as a Damage Prevention Field Technician and help protect essential underground infrastructure while ensuring public safety. This is an excellent opportunity to learn a valuable trade, receive on-the-job training, and build a strong foundation in the utility and construction industry.

What You’ll Do:

• Visit active job sites to observe digging activities and help ensure safety rules are followed

• Work directly with homeowners, contractors, and utility crews to support safe digging practices

• Learn to identify and mark underground utility lines using provided tools and technology

• Assist with verifying and updating utility line markings as needed

• Keep simple records of your site visits, conversations, and activities using company tools

• Support regular checks to help ensure markings are accurate and safety procedures are being followed

• Take care of your assigned tools, equipment, and vehicle with basic upkeep

• Respond to job site requests or support your team during time-sensitive situations

• Be an active part of our safety-first culture by working closely with your teammates and learning best practices

• Take on other tasks as assigned by your supervisor as you grow into the role

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to work independently in the field, problem-solve, and adapt to changing conditions on job sites
• Valid driver’s license
• Familiarity with 811 dig laws and safe excavation practices is preferred, but training will be provided

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