
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 Teamis responsible forprotecting Zayo’s infrastructure by accuratelylocatingand marking Zayo utilities, acting as the first line of defense in preventing damages and ensuring safety from utility strikes during excavation and construction activities.
We are seeking a Damage Prevention Technician II to be responsible foraccuratelylocatingand marking Zayo’s underground utilitiesanddocumenting work through photos and within our digital platformThis positionrequirespreviousexperiencelocatingunderground utilities and the ability tooperatewith amoderatedegree of independence.
*Location:San Mateo/Mountain View, CAand worksin the field.Our ideal candidate willresidewithin 30 minutes of theSan Mateo/Mountain View area
Key Responsibilities:
Analyzing blueprints todeterminewhere construction projects will take place.
Identifyingand mapping location and depth of utilities for fiber optic cable and underground utilities.
Documenting interactions, site information, and utilities in organizational software.
Communicatingwith clients, engineers, and management.
Using various techniques (electrical, magnetic, GPS, blueprint analysis, and/or radar) to measure utilities.
Proactivelyidentifyingandsolvingpotential problem areas to ensure the integrity of the networkwithin 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.
Engaging,monitoring, and evaluating the performance of vendor/contractors completing work on behalf of the company.
Operating in both individual and team environments, both within this team and interacting with other teams, working together to achievecommongoals.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of two (2) years ofpreviousexperience with utilitylocatingand fiber optic cable buildsrequired Telecom specific trainingpreferred
Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in field construction tasks.
Basic understanding of underground installationpractices
Proficiencyin using computers, cell phones, test equipment, Microsoft Windows operating systems, and Office applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Operateon-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.
Maintaineligibility tooperatea company issued vehicle perZayopolicy (no more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years);includingpossession of a state-issued driver license for the state in which you live.
Follow all personal safety policies and procedures.
Regularly lift objects weighing up to100pounds and move them clear of the job site.
Estimated base pay range for this role is $21.49 - $32.98 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.
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For over 15 years, Zayo has been the driving force behind the world's most dynamic and forward-thinking enterprises, helping them pave the way to what's next. With a network that stretches over 16.8 million fiber miles and spans an impressive 141,000 route miles, Zayo is not just in the business of connectivity – we're in the business of limitless potential.
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