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Zayo Group · 12 hours ago

Damage Prevention Technician II

Zayo Group provides mission-critical bandwidth to major companies and is seeking a Damage Prevention Technician II to protect its infrastructure. The role involves locating and marking underground utilities, documenting work, and ensuring safety during excavation and construction activities.
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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
Communicating 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
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
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 the goal
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Utility locatingFiber optic cable buildsBlueprint analysisGPS operationMicrosoft OfficeVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in field construction tasks
High school diploma or equivalent, required
Previous experience with utility locating, fiber optic cable builds are required
Proficiency in using computers, cell phones, test equipment, Microsoft Windows operating systems, 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 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
Telecom specific training, 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.

H1B Sponsorship

Zayo Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (12)
2024 (3)
2023 (7)
2022 (4)
2021 (6)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Laura Littman
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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Steve Smith
CEO
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