Damage Prevention Technician III

Zayo Group

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

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $36 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in utility locating and fiber optic cable builds, with a strong ability to analyze blueprints and utilize GPS and surveying equipment. Proficient in maintaining network integrity and providing training while ensuring compliance with safety policies.

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Utility LocatingFiber Optic Cable BuildsBlueprint AnalysisGPS Surveying EquipmentTelecom Specific Training

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Hard Skills

Utility LocatingFiber Optic Cable BuildsBlueprint AnalysisGPS TechniquesField Construction TasksUnderground Installation PracticesNetwork Equipment MaintenanceAsset ManagementTest Equipment ProficiencyMicrosoft Office Applications

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationTraining and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

GPS EquipmentSurveying EquipmentOrganizational SoftwareTest SetsMicrosoft Windows

Industry Keywords

TelecomNetwork IntegritySafety PoliciesVendor Performance EvaluationField Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze blueprints to determine where construction projects will take place
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 and solve potential problem areas to ensure network integrity within established operating procedures
Pinpoint coordinates of lines using GPS or surveying equipment
Oversee the asset management process and replenishment of on-site/truck materials
Maintain tools, test sets, and all network equipment
Act as a subject matter expert on technology, process, and company infrastructure
Provide training to other employees as needed
Participate in forums or cross-functional team settings to contribute to process or policy development
Maintain network/site security and cleanliness and follow policies related to company property
Engage, monitor, and evaluate vendor/contractor performance
Operate in individual and team environments and interact with other teams to achieve common goals
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required; some college or technical school training preferred
Minimum of five (5) years of previous experience with utility locating and fiber optic cable builds required
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in field construction tasks
Telecom specific training preferred
Basic knowledge of underground installation practices
Proficiency in using computers, cell phones, test equipment, Microsoft Windows operating systems, and Office applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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, as needed
Occasionally work long shifts with overnight travel, as necessary
Ability to sometimes work outside plant network in a given market, including metro and long-haul fibers, when needed
Ability to maintain eligibility to operate a company issued vehicle per Zayo policy (no more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years); including 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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Non-sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan
Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability retirement plans
Paid time off
Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave