[Remote] Damage Prevention Technician I - Philadelphia, PA

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Zayo Group is a provider of mission-critical bandwidth to impactful companies. They are seeking an entry-level Damage Prevention Technician responsible for locating underground utilities and ensuring safety during construction activities.

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 the team’s goals
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• 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
• 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 Overview

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