Damage Prevention Technician I

Zayo Group

. Analyze blueprints to determine where construction projects will take place .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 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 installations, and the use of GPS and surveying equipment. Capable of effectively communicating with clients and managing materials while adhering to safety policies and procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Utility LocatingFiber Optic Cable BuildsGPS OperationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyField Construction Experience

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Hard Skills

Blueprint AnalysisElectrical Measurement TechniquesMagnetic Measurement TechniquesRadar TechniquesUnderground Installations UnderstandingAsset ManagementMaterial ReplenishmentSite InspectionSafety Policy AdherenceWeight Lifting (Up to 100 Pounds)

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem Identification

Tools & Technologies

GPS EquipmentTest EquipmentMicrosoft Windows Operating SystemOrganizational Software

Certifications & Qualifications

State-Issued Driver License

Industry Keywords

Construction ProjectsNetwork IntegritySite SecurityOn-Call AvailabilityField Construction Tasks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 integrity within established operating procedures
Pinpoint line coordinates using GPS or surveying equipment
Manage assets 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 to achieve team goals
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Up to 1 year of relevant experience in field construction tasks
Previous experience with utility locating and fiber optic cable builds preferred
Basic understanding of underground installations preferred
Proficiency using computers, cell phones, test equipment, Microsoft Windows operating system, and Office applications
Ability to 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
Ability to maintain eligibility to operate a company-issued vehicle per Zayo policy, with 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
Ability to follow all personal safety policies and procedures
Ability to regularly lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds and move them clear of the job site

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability retirement plans
Paid time off
Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement 401(k) savings plan
Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave