Damage Prevention Technicians (Levels I, II, III)

About the role

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world's most impactful companies, fueling innovations that are transforming society. Zayo's 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. The Damage Prevention Team is responsible for protecting Zayo's infrastructure by accurately locating and marking Zayo utilities, acting as the first line of defense in preventing damages and ensuring safety from utility strikes during excavation and construction activities. Zayo is seeking Damage Prevention Technicians (Levels 1-3) to join the team across multiple U.S. locations. Ideal candidates will reside within an hour commute of the Miami/Dade County area.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing blueprints to determine where construction projects will take place
• 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 mark Zayo's facility
• 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
• Oversight of the asset management process and replenishment of on-site/truck materials
• Maintaining tools, test sets, and all network equipment
• Acting as subject matter expert on technology, process, and company infrastructure
• Providing training to other employees, as needed
• Participating in forums or cross-functional team settings to contribute to the development of process or policy
• Maintaining network/site security, cleanliness, and follow all policies related to company property
• 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

Qualifications

• Damage Prevention Tech I: Must have a minimum of 6 months locating experience
• Damage Prevention Tech II: Must have a minimum of 2 years experience locating a mix of fiber and other underground utilities
• Damage Prevention Tech III: Must have a minimum of 5 years experience locating a mix of fiber and other underground utilities, and operate with a greater degree of independence
• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• Previous experience in site development, underground installations, utility locating, fiber optic cable builds, preferred
• Proficiency using computer, smart phones, test equipment, Microsoft Windows operating system, and Office applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 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 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
• Must have a smart phone
• Regularly lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds and move them clear of the job site

Pay

• Damage Prevention Tech I: $16.52 - $25.00 USD/hour
• Damage Prevention Tech II: $19.52 - $30.00 USD/hour
• Damage Prevention Tech III: $23.41 - $36.01 USD/hour

Benefits

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