Damage Prevention Technician I - Lafayette, IN

Company Description Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises. Zayo’s Damage Prevention Team is responsible for protecting Zayo’s infrastructure by accurately locating and marking Zayo utilities, acting as the first line of defense in preventing damages and ensuring safety from utility strikes during excavation and construction activities. As an entry level Damage Prevention Technician , you will be responsible for locating underground utilities, troubleshooting and marking fiber locations using paint and flags . Under close supervision, our Damage Prevention Technician will learn to accurately locate and mark Zayo’s underground utilities . As experience is gained, assignments can become more varied, complex, and difficult. *Location: this role is located in Fort Wayne, IN and works in the field. Our ideal candidate will reside within 30 minutes of the Fort Wayne,IN W ork Authorization Requirement: 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. 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. Communicat ing with clients, engineers, and management. Using various techniques (electrical, magnetic, GPS, blueprint analysis, and/or radar) to measure utilities. Proactively identif ying potential problem areas to ensure the integrity of the network within established operating procedures. 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. Qualifications: 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 in using computers, cell phones, test equipment, Microsoft Windows operating system, and Office applications. 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. 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. 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. Estimated base pay range for this role is $20.00 - $25.00 USD / hour The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan. Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off. The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled. Benefits, Rewards & Wellness Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave Zayo is an equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. As part of the application, hiring, onboarding, and/or employment process, Zayo or its affiliates, partners, and vendors may collect, store, and use biometric identifiers and biometric information (collectively, “Biometric Data”), such as fingerprints, facial geometry scans or other unique biological characteristics. Zayo uses CLEAR1, a third-party identity verification service, to verify applicant identity during the hiring process. CLEAR1 may collect Biometric Data, including facial geometry scans and/or other biometric identifiers, to authenticate your identity. 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