Damage Prevention Technician I (Fiber Optic)

Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana; field-based role. Candidates must reside within 30 minutes of Fort Wayne.

Salary: $20.00–$25.00 USD per hour

Company

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth and communications infrastructure, including dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access.

What you will do

• Locate, measure, map, and mark underground fiber optic cables and utilities using paint, flags, GPS, electrical, magnetic, and radar techniques.
• Analyze blueprints and identify where construction activities may affect underground infrastructure.
• Document site information, utility locations, and interactions in organizational software.
• Communicate with clients, engineers, management, and other operational teams.
• Inspect outdoor facilities and construction sites in varied weather and environmental conditions while maintaining safety and network integrity.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, vehicles, materials, site security, and network equipment.

Requirements

• Must be located within 30 minutes of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Up to one year of relevant field construction or utility-locating experience; fiber optic cable experience is preferred.
• Computer, mobile phone, test equipment, Microsoft Windows, and Office proficiency.
• Must be authorized to work full-time in the United States. The position does not offer employer-sponsored work authorization, including OPT, TN, H-1B, or other work visas.
• Valid state-issued driver license, acceptable driving record, ability to operate a company vehicle, follow safety procedures, and lift up to 100 pounds.

Culture & Benefits

• Rotating 24/7/365 on-call schedule with standby, dispatch, call-out, overtime, and occasional travel.
• Work independently and collaboratively with multiple operational teams.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan, disability and life insurance, and paid time off including paid parental leave.