Damage Prevention Technician I

Zayo Group

7d•$16 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

As an entry level Damage Prevention Technician, you will be responsible for locating underground utilities, troubleshooting and marking fiber location using paint and flags. Under close supervision, our Damage Prevention Technician will learn how to accurately locate and mark Zayo’s underground utilities. As experience is gained, assignments can become more varied, complex, and difficult. Please note that this role will be located in the Phoenix, AZ area and working in the field. Our ideal candidate will reside within 30 minutes of the Phoenix, AZ metro area.

Requirements

Up to 1 year of relevant experience in field construction tasks.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must have a cell phone
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.
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 license for the state in which you live.
Regularly lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds and move them clear of the job site.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of underground installations is preferred
Previous experience with utility locating and fiber optic cable builds, preferred.
Proficiency in using computers, cell phones, test equipment, Microsoft Windows operating system, and Office applications required.

Responsibilities

Analyzing blueprints to determine where construction projects will take place
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 various techniques (electrical, magnetic, GPS, blueprint analysis, and/or radar) to measure utilities.
Proactively identify potential problem areas 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 following all policies related to company property.
Inspecting cabinets, buried cables, construction sites, and other outdoor facilities in various environments, weather conditions, temperatures, exposed to local flora and fauna.
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.