Damage Prevention Technician I - Austin, Tx

Zayo Group•Remote - TX, TX

2d•$16 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Zayo’s Damage Prevention Team protects its network infrastructure by accurately locating and marking utilities, helping prevent damage and maintain safety during excavation and construction. The entry-level Damage Prevention Technician locates underground utilities, troubleshoots, and marks fiber locations using paint and flags. Working under some supervision, the technician learns to accurately locate and mark Zayo’s underground utilities; assignments may become more varied and complex as experience is gained. This is a field-based role in the Colleyville, Texas area. The ideal candidate resides within a 30-minute commute of the Austin, Texas metro area. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States full-time; employer-sponsored work authorization is not available for this position. The role includes a rotating 24/7/365 on-call schedule, standby, call-outs, dispatch, overtime as required, and some travel as needed. The estimated base pay is $16.25–$25.00 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on location, experience, skills, certifications, and business needs. Non-sales roles may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive plan.

Requirements

Up to 1 year of relevant experience in field construction tasks.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency with computers, cell phones, test equipment, Microsoft Windows, and Office applications.
Must have a cell phone.
Must participate in a rotating 24/7/365 on-call schedule, including standby, call-out, dispatch, and overtime as required; some travel may be needed.
Must follow personal safety policies and procedures.
Must maintain eligibility to operate a company-issued vehicle, including no more than two moving violations in the past three years and possession of a state-issued driver license for the state where the candidate lives.
Must regularly lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds and move them clear of the job site.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; employer-sponsored work authorization is not available.
The role is field-based in the Colleyville, Texas area; the ideal candidate lives within a 30-minute commute of the Austin, Texas metro area.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of underground installations.
Previous experience with utility locating and fiber-optic cable builds.

Responsibilities

Analyze blueprints to determine where construction projects will take place.
Identify and map the location and depth of fiber-optic cable and other underground utilities.
Document interactions, site information, and utilities in organizational software.
Communicate with clients, engineers, and management.
Measure utilities using electrical, magnetic, GPS, blueprint-analysis, and/or radar techniques.
Proactively identify potential problem areas to protect network and company integrity.
Pinpoint utility-line coordinates using GPS or surveying equipment.
Manage assets and replenish on-site and truck materials.
Coordinate shipping and receiving of company and customer materials.
Maintain tools, test sets, and network equipment.
Maintain network and site security and cleanliness, and follow policies regarding company property.
Inspect cabinets, buried cables, construction sites, and other outdoor facilities in varied environments and weather conditions.
Work independently and as part of teams, coordinating with this and other teams to achieve shared goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.