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Zayo Group · 2 months ago

Damage Prevention Technician - Waco, TX

United States

Full-time

Remote

New Grad, Entry Level

$16.25/hr - $25/hr

0+ years exp

Zayo Group is a provider of mission-critical bandwidth to impactful companies. They are seeking a Damage Prevention Technician I to join their team, where the technician will learn and perform routine techniques of underground facility location under supervision.

Telecommunications

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot network equipment, remove/replace defective equipment, and work with appropriate resources to isolate and ultimately restore the network

Identify and map location and depth of utilities for fiber optic cable and underground utilities

Document interactions, site information and utilities in organizational software

Communicate with clients, engineers and management

Use a variety of techniques (electrical, magnetic, GPS, blueprint analysis, and/or radar) to measure utilities

Proactively identify potential problem areas in order to ensure the integrity of the network and company

Pinpoint the coordinates of lines using GPS or surveying equipment

Responsible for the asset management processes and replenishment of on-site/truck materials

Coordinate shipping and receiving of company and customer materials

Maintain tools, test sets, and all network equipment

Maintain network/site security, cleanliness, and follow all policies related to company property

Inspect cabinets, buried cable, construction sites, and other outdoor facilities in various environments, weather conditions, temperatures, exposed to local flora and fauna

Engage, monitor, and evaluate the performance of vendor/contractors completing work on behalf of the company

Operate 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

Qualification

Underground utility locatingFiber optic cable buildsMicrosoft OfficeGPS operationTest equipment proficiencyCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem identification

Required

Must be located in the Dallas metro area

0 – 1 years of relevant experience in locating underground utilities, including telecommunications fiber

High school diploma or equivalent required

Proficiency using computers, cell phone, test equipment, Microsoft Windows operating system, and Office applications required

Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 100 pounds required

Must have a cell phone

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's license for the state in which you live

Preferred

Previous experience in site development, underground installations, utility locating, fiber optic cable builds, preferred

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

Benefits

Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan

Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Company

Zayo Group

Glassdoor2.5

For over 15 years, Zayo has been the driving force behind the world's most dynamic and forward-thinking enterprises, helping them pave the way to what's next.

Founded in 2007

Denver, Colorado, US

1001-5000 employees

https://www.zayo.com

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