Damage Prevention Technician I

Jobtailor; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States (Miami area) is seeking a Field Utility Locator to map underground utilities, analyze blueprints, and document site data using GPS and surveying tools.

You will work with clients, engineers, and management, operate on-call 24/7/365, and lift up to 100 pounds while maintaining safety, asset management, and on-site inspections.

Qualifications

• Must live within 30 minutes of the Miami, FL metro area.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Up to one year of relevant experience in utility locating and 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 maintain eligibility to operate a company-issued vehicle per Zayo policy, 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

Responsibilities

• 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 other outdoor facilities in varied environments and weather conditions
• Work independently and in teams, interacting with other teams to achieve goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Team Collaboration

Communication

Problem Identification

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS Equipment

Surveying Equipment

Organizational Software

Microsoft Windows

Cell Phones

Job description

• 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 other outdoor facilities in varied environments and weather conditions
• Work independently and in teams, interacting with other teams to achieve goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must live within 30 minutes of the Miami, FL metro area
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Up to one (1) year of relevant experience in utility locating and 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 maintain eligibility to operate a company-issued vehicle per Zayo policy, 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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in utility locating and fiber optic cable installations, utilizing GPS and surveying equipment for precise measurements. Proficient in documenting site information and maintaining network integrity while adhering to safety policies and procedures.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• Utility Locating
• Fiber Optic Cable Builds
• GPS Measurement Techniques
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Field Construction Experience

Hard Skills

• Blueprint Analysis
• Utility Mapping
• Electrical Measurement Techniques
• Magnetic Measurement Techniques
• Radar Techniques
• Test Equipment Operation
• Underground Installations Understanding
• Asset Management
• Site Inspection
• Weight Lifting (up to 100 pounds)

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Problem Identification
• Independence

Certifications & Qualifications

• State‑Issued Driver License

Industry Keywords

• Construction Projects
• Network Integrity
• Site Security
• On‑Call Operations
• Personal Safety Policies

Tools & Technologies

• GPS Equipment
• Surveying Equipment
• Organizational Software
• Microsoft Windows Operating System
• Cell Phones