Damage Prevention Technician III - Austin, TX

Zayo Group•Remote - TX, TX

1d•$23 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Zayo’s Damage Prevention Technician III protects the company’s underground infrastructure by accurately locating and marking utilities and documenting work through photos and a digital platform. The role operates with a high degree of independence and may include additional responsibilities, training new hires, and mentoring less experienced locators. This is a field-based position in Austin, Texas. The ideal candidate resides within 30 minutes of the Austin area. The role may involve working in outside plant networks, including metro and long-haul fibers, and occasional travel or overnight stays. Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States; employer-sponsored work authorization is not available for this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of previous experience with utility locating and fiber optic cable builds.
At least five years of relevant experience in field construction tasks.
Basic knowledge 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 operate on-call 24/7/365 on a rotating schedule, including standby, call-outs, dispatch, and overtime as required by the business.
Ability to occasionally work long shifts and travel overnight, as necessary.
Ability to work outside plant networks in a given market, including metro and long-haul fibers, when needed.
Ability to maintain eligibility to operate a company-issued vehicle under Zayo policy, including no more than two moving violations in the past three years.
Possession of a state-issued driver license for the state in which the employee lives.
Ability to follow all 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; this role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Some college or technical school training.
Telecom-specific training.

Responsibilities

Analyze blueprints to determine where construction projects will take place.
Document interactions, site information, and utilities in organizational software.
Communicate with clients, engineers, and management.
Use electrical, magnetic, GPS, blueprint analysis, and/or radar techniques to measure utilities.
Proactively identify and solve potential problem areas to protect network integrity while following established operating procedures.
Pinpoint line coordinates using GPS or surveying equipment.
Oversee asset management and replenish on-site and truck materials.
Maintain tools, test sets, and network equipment.
Act as a subject matter expert on technology, processes, and company infrastructure.
Provide training to other employees as needed and participate in training new hires and mentoring less experienced locators.
Participate in forums or cross-functional teams to contribute to process or policy development.
Maintain network and site security and cleanliness, and follow policies related to company property.
Engage, monitor, and evaluate vendors and contractors completing work on behalf of the company.
Work independently and in teams, collaborating with this and other teams to achieve common goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.