Damage Prevention Technician I

Zayo Group

. Locate underground utilities and troubleshoot and mark fiber locations using paint and flags.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $16 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in utility locating, fiber optic cable installation, and blueprint analysis while ensuring compliance with safety policies and effective communication with clients and team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Utility LocatingFiber Optic Cable InstallationBlueprint AnalysisGPS Measurement TechniquesAsset Management

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Hard Skills

Utility LocatingFiber Optic Cable InstallationBlueprint AnalysisGPS Measurement TechniquesElectrical TechniquesMagnetic TechniquesRadar TechniquesTest Equipment ProficiencyMicrosoft Office ApplicationsComputer Proficiency

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailSafety Awareness

Tools & Technologies

GPS EquipmentSurveying EquipmentTest SetsOrganizational SoftwareCell Phones

Certifications & Qualifications

State-Issued Driver License

Industry Keywords

Underground InstallationsField ConstructionAsset Management ProcessesNetwork IntegritySite Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Locate underground utilities and troubleshoot and mark fiber locations using paint and flags.
Analyze blueprints to determine where construction projects will take place.
Identify and map the 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 electrical, magnetic, GPS, blueprint analysis, and/or radar techniques to measure utilities.
Proactively identify potential problem areas to ensure network and company integrity.
Pinpoint line coordinates using GPS or surveying equipment.
Manage asset management processes and replenish on-site/truck materials.
Coordinate shipping and receiving of company and customer materials.
Maintain tools, test sets, and network equipment.
Maintain network/site security and cleanliness and follow company-property policies.
Inspect cabinets, buried cables, construction sites, and outdoor facilities in varied environments and weather conditions.
Work individually and in teams with this and other teams.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 policy, including no more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years.
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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, such as OPT, TN, H1B or any other type of work visa, now or in the future.
Basic understanding of underground installations is preferred.
Previous experience with utility locating and fiber optic cable builds is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability retirement plans
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan