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Zayo Group · 10 hours ago

Damage Prevention Technician I

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$16.25/hr - $25/hr

0+ years exp

Zayo Group is a provider of mission-critical bandwidth, serving various industries with its extensive communications infrastructure. The Damage Prevention Technician I will be responsible for locating and marking underground utilities to prevent damage during excavation and construction activities, while also learning to navigate complex assignments as they gain experience.

Telecommunications

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Analyzing blueprints to determine where construction projects will take place

Identifying and mapping location and depth of utilities for fiber optic cable and underground utilities

Documenting interactions, site information, and utilities in organizational software

Communicates with clients, engineers, and management

Using various techniques (electrical, magnetic, GPS, blueprint analysis, and/or radar) to measure utilities

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

Pinpointing the coordinates of lines using GPS or surveying equipment

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

Coordinating shipping and receiving of company and customer materials

Maintaining tools, test sets, and all network equipment

Maintaining network/site security, cleanliness, and following all policies related to company property

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

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

Qualification

Utility locatingFiber optic cable buildsBlueprint analysisGPS measurementMicrosoft OfficeField construction experienceBasic understanding of installationsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Up to 1 year of relevant experience in field construction tasks

High school diploma or equivalent required

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

Must have a cell phone

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 our policy (no more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years); this includes possession of a state-issued driver license for the state in which you live

Regularly lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds and move them clear of the job site

Preferred

Basic understanding of underground installations is preferred

Previous experience with utility locating and fiber optic cable builds, preferred

Benefits

Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan

Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Company

Zayo Group

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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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