We are currently seeking a Damage Prevention Technician for immediate hire. This is a Permanent full time position.

Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for managing work orders and documenting locates
Provide sketches with markings of the locates and attach these to the correct work order
Utilize assigned communication equipment to effectively communicate with excavators and company personnel regarding underground facilities while utilizing industry safety practices.
Properly locate buried utility lines
Operate various electronic devices including use of a receiver wand and transmitter designed to assist in the locating and verifying of underground utilities
Mark utility lines using spray paint or coloured flags
Prepare various reports and documentation verifying marked utilities
Complete locates to Cogeco standards and schedules as required
Conduct utility locates as required Perform other duties as required conduit and test signal levels to ensure integrity is maintained.
May perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
Experience is an asset but not required.
Must have your own steel-toed safety boots
High School Diploma or equivalent




Holds a valid G licence and comfortable driving in all types of weather conditions
Must be able to navigate utilizing GPS, or maps
Must be able to utilize a laptop computer to interpret utility maps
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Excellent communication and problem solving skills
Ability to work in all types of weather
Candidates are required to use locating equipment by holding a receiver weighing up to 5 pounds
Candidates must be comfortable walking on all types of terrain (grass, gravel, dirt and roadways)
Candidates must be able to work shifts during the night while providing on call coverage 1 week per month.

You are invited to submit your resume attn: Shawn Blair no later than Tuesday Sept 15 2026 We would like to thank all the applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

Job Types: Full time, Permanent

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Perks
Casual dress
Company car
Dental care
Life insurance
Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Damage Prevention Technician Belleville
🏢 New Horizons Communications 26 Blackadder Dr
📍 Belleville