Damage Prevention Technician I

Zayo Group

Entry level Damage Prevention Technician responsible for locating underground utilities and preventing damages for Zayo. Working in the Ashburn, VA area with mission-critical infrastructure.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 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 asset management processes while ensuring compliance with safety policies. Capable of effectively communicating with clients and team members in both individual and collaborative environments.

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Utility LocatingFiber Optic Cable BuildsAsset ManagementMicrosoft Office ProficiencyGPS Measurement Techniques

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Hard Skills

Blueprint AnalysisUnderground InstallationsTest Equipment OperationSite InspectionProblem Identification

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

GPS EquipmentMicrosoft WindowsOrganizational Software

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentState-Issued Driver License

Industry Keywords

Construction ProjectsNetwork IntegrityOn-Call OperationsSafety PoliciesMaterial Replenishment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Communicates with clients, engineers, and management
Using various techniques (electrical, magnetic, GPS, blueprint analysis, and/or radar) to measure utilities
Proactively identify potential problem areas to ensure the integrity of the network and company
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Up to 1 year of relevant experience in field construction tasks
High school diploma or equivalent required
Basic understanding of underground installations is preferred
Previous experience with utility locating and fiber optic cable builds, preferred
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 our policy (no more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years); this includes 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave