Damage Prevention Technician III

Jobtailor; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Miami, FL is seeking a field technician to support utility locating and fiber optic cable builds. You will analyze blueprints, measure utilities with GPS/surveying tools, coordinate with clients and engineers, and help maintain network integrity across on-site projects.

Applicants need 5+ years in relevant field tasks, a high school diploma, and the ability to travel and be on-call. Lifting up to 100 lbs and working with vendors is common in this role.

Qualifications

• Must live within 30 minutes of the Miami metro area.
• Minimum five (5) years of utility locating experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of field construction experience.
• Basic knowledge of underground installation practices.
• Proficiency with computers, mobile devices, and Office apps.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be on-call 24/7/365 on a rotating schedule and travel as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and work at various sites.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints to determine where construction projects will take place.
• Document site information and utilities in organizational software.
• Communicate with clients, engineers, and management.
• Use GPS, surveying equipment, and radar techniques to measure utilities.
• Identify and solve potential issues to maintain network integrity.
• Pinpoint line coordinates using GPS or surveying tools.
• Oversee asset management and replenish on-site materials.
• Maintain tools, test sets, and network equipment.
• Provide training to other employees as needed.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to improve processes and policies.
• Maintain site security and comply with safety policies.
• Monitor vendor/contractor performance and collaborate with teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Utility Locating

Fiber Optic Cable Builds

Blueprint Analysis

GPS Techniques

Field Construction Tasks

Underground Installation Practices

Asset Management

Network Equipment Maintenance

Test Equipment Proficiency

Microsoft Office Applications

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

GPS Equipment

Surveying Equipment

Organizational Software

Test Sets

Microsoft Windows

Job description

• 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
• Pinpoint line coordinates using GPS or surveying equipment
• Oversee asset management and replenish on-site/truck materials
• Maintain tools, test sets, and network equipment
• Act as a subject matter expert on technology, process, and company infrastructure
• Provide training to other employees as needed
• Participate in forums and cross-functional teams to contribute to process or policy development
• Maintain network/site security and cleanliness and follow company property policies
• Monitor and evaluate vendor/contractor performance
• Operate in individual and team environments and collaborate with other teams
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must live within 30 minutes of the Miami, FL metro area
• 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
• Basic knowledge of underground installation practices
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 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
• Ability to travel as needed
• Ability to occasionally work long shifts with overnight travel
• Ability to work outside plant network in a given market, including metro and long-haul fibers
• Ability to maintain eligibility to operate a company-issued vehicle per Zayo policy
• 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 builds, with a strong ability to analyze blueprints and utilize GPS and surveying equipment. Proficient in maintaining network integrity and collaborating effectively in team environments while ensuring compliance with safety policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Utility Locating
• Fiber Optic Cable Builds
• Blueprint Analysis
• GPS Surveying Equipment
• Field Construction Experience

Hard Skills

• Utility Locating
• Fiber Optic Cable Builds
• Blueprint Analysis
• GPS Techniques
• Field Construction Tasks
• Underground Installation Practices
• Asset Management
• Network Equipment Maintenance
• Test Equipment Proficiency
• Microsoft Office Applications

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• Training

Certifications & Qualifications

• State-Issued Driver License

Industry Keywords

• Construction Projects
• Network Integrity
• Site Security
• Vendor Performance Monitoring
• Personal Safety Policies

Tools & Technologies

• GPS Equipment
• Surveying Equipment
• Organizational Software
• Test Sets
• Microsoft Windows