What is a site damage prevention technician and how to become one

Key steps to become a site damage prevention technician

1. Explore site damage prevention technician education requirements

   Most common site damage prevention technician degrees

   High School Diploma

   39.3 %

   Bachelor's

   23.2 %

   Associate

   23.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific site damage prevention technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Professional Appearance	18.36%
   Damage Prevention	16.92%
   Underground Facilities	13.81%
   Safety Devices	11.56%
   Locate Underground	11.08%

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3. Complete relevant site damage prevention technician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New site damage prevention technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a site damage prevention technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real site damage prevention technician resumes.

4. Research site damage prevention technician duties and responsibilities

   • Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.
   • Create and sketch grids to show location of mark power lines.

5. Apply for site damage prevention technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a site damage prevention technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams