Damage Prevention Technician II - San Antonio, TX

Zayo Group•Remote - TX, TX

1d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Zayo’s Damage Prevention Technician II protects the company’s underground infrastructure by accurately locating and marking utilities, documenting work with photos and in a digital platform, and helping prevent damage during excavation and construction. The role requires previous utility-locating experience and the ability to work with a moderate degree of independence. This is a field-based role in San Antonio, Texas. The ideal candidate lives within 30 minutes of San Antonio. The position requires authorization to work full time in the United States; it is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, now or in the future. The technician may be required to work on-call 24/7/365 on a rotating schedule, including standby, call-outs, dispatch, and overtime, and may travel as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience with utility locating and fiber-optic cable builds.
At least two years of relevant field construction experience.
Basic understanding of underground installation practices.
Proficiency with computers, cell phones, test equipment, Microsoft Windows operating systems, and Office applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work on-call 24/7/365 on a rotating schedule, including standby, call-outs, dispatch, and overtime as required; ability to travel as needed.
Ability to remain eligible to operate a company-issued vehicle under Zayo policy, including having no more than two moving violations within the past three years.
Possession of a state-issued driver’s license for the state where the candidate lives.
Ability to follow personal safety policies and procedures.
Ability to regularly lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds and move them clear of the job site.
Current authorization to work full time in the United States; employer-sponsored work authorization is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Telecommunications-specific training preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze blueprints to determine where construction projects will take place.
Identify and map the location and depth of fiber-optic and other underground utilities.
Document interactions, site information, and utilities in organizational software, including through photos and a digital platform.
Communicate with clients, engineers, and management.
Measure utilities using techniques such as electrical, magnetic, GPS, blueprint analysis, and/or radar.
Proactively identify and resolve potential problem areas to protect network integrity within established operating procedures.
Pinpoint 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 concerning company property.
Inspect cabinets, buried cables, construction sites, and other outdoor facilities in varied environments and weather conditions, including exposure to local flora and fauna.
Engage, monitor, and evaluate vendors and contractors performing work for the company.
Work independently and in teams, collaborating with this and other teams to achieve shared goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.