Damage Prevention Technician

Reconn Utility Services

The Role

Overview

Inspect and oversee utility excavation sites to ensure safety compliance.

Requirements

  • driver's license
  • ios android
  • gas locating
  • communication
  • outdoor work
  • heavy lifting

What You Bring

-Must be able to walk, bend, and lift up to 75 pounds -One-year experience locating gas assets preferred -Strong verbal and written communication and documentation skills required -Must be able to pass a drug screen -Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions; outdoor experience preferred -Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required -Proficient in iOS and Android devices -High level of organizational skills, excellent time management skills, and the ability to focus on details

Benefits

-Tech Health Desk – Dedicated representatives to get you what you need when you need it. -Company laptop, phone, and equipment – Advanced technology you can count on. -Two pay increases possible within 1 year of employment. -Tenure Boots Program – Provides a $200 voucher to buy a new pair of work boots on your first anniversary and every year after. -Daily pay – Access your pay when you need it most. Instantly transfer your earnings to your bank the same day. -Comprehensive insurance options – A variety of excellent insurance choices including medical, dental, vision, and life. -Employee discounts & perks – Outstanding discounts at major retailers and service -401(k) with company match – We will help you save for the long term with our competitive 401(k) employer match program. -PTO and paid holidays – Even in your first year, so you can spend time with your loved ones. -100% paid training – We're invested in you, starting on your first day. -High-quality company vehicle – All work-related expenses are paid. This means you won't be putting mileage on your personal vehicle for work.

The Company

About Reconn Utility Services

-It grew under private ownership into a trusted partner for regulated utilities across the U.S. and Canada. -By leveraging advanced inspection, mapping, vacuum excavation and damage‑prevention tech, it guards critical infrastructure. -Typical projects include gas pipeline inspections, unlocatable line mapping, 811‑call excavation support, and water‑main maintenance. -As part of the USIC family, it shares strategic resources while maintaining its own project focus and field‑tested expertise. -Headquartered near New York, it has carved a niche in complex, compliance‑heavy environments through precision and specialist know‑how.

Sector Specialisms

Utility Compliance

Infrastructure Maintenance

Damage Prevention (811)

Utility Mapping

Field Data Collection Software

Natural Gas Safety Compliance

GIS Utility Mapping

Asset Inventory

Facility Assessment

Utility Line Locating

Vacuum Excavation

Gas Infrastructure Surveying

Utility Inspections

GIS/GPS Data Management

Emergency Management Support

Civil Planning

Utility Asset Management

Security Clearance

-must pass a drug screen

Damage Prevention Technician at Reconn Utility Services in Long Beach, NY