Damage Prevention Technician I - Dallas, TX

Zayo GroupDallas, TX
112d$18 - $25

About The Position

Zayo is seeking a Damage Prevention Technician I to join our Damage Prevention team in this entry-level position. Under close supervision, our Damage Prevention Technicians will learn and perform routine techniques of underground facility location. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult. Please note that this role will be locating in the field and working remotely from home. Our ideal candidate will reside in the Dallas, TX metro area.

Requirements

  • Must be located within in the Dallas, TX metro area.
  • 0 - 1 years of relevant experience in field construction tasks.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Proficiency using computers, cell phone, test equipment, Microsoft Windows operating system, and Office applications required.
  • Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 100 pounds required.
  • Must have a cell phone.
  • Must follow all personal safety policies and procedures.
  • Must be able to maintain eligibility to operate a company issued vehicle per our policy (no more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years); this includes possession of a state-issued driver's license for the state in which you live.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous experience in site development, underground installations, utility locating, fiber optic cable builds, preferred.
  • Operate on-call 24/7/365 on a rotating schedule, including standby, call out, dispatch, and overtime, as required by the business, including some travel, as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshooting network equipment, removing/replacing defective equipment, and working with appropriate resources to isolate and ultimately restore the network.
  • Identifying and mapping location and depth of utilities for fiber optic cable and underground utilities.
  • Documenting interactions, site information and utilities in organizational software.
  • Communicating with clients, engineers and management.
  • Using a variety of techniques (electrical, magnetic, GPS, blueprint analysis, and/or radar) to measure utilities.
  • Proactively identifying potential problem areas in order to ensure the integrity of the network and company.
  • Pinpointing the coordinates of lines using GPS or surveying equipment.
  • Responsible for the asset management processes and replenishment of on-site/truck materials.
  • Coordinating shipping and receiving of company and customer materials.
  • Maintaining tools, test sets, and all network equipment.
  • Maintaining network/site security, cleanliness, and follow all policies related to company property.
  • Inspecting cabinets, buried cable, construction sites, and other outdoor facilities in various environments, weather conditions, temperatures, exposed to local flora and fauna.
  • Engaging, monitoring, and evaluating the performance of vendor/contractors completing work on behalf of the company.
  • Operating in both individual and team environments, both within this team and interacting with other teams, working together to achieve common goals.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

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What This Job Offers

Career Level

Entry Level

Industry

Telecommunications

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

1,001-5,000 employees

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