Damage Prevention Technician I - Austin, Tx

Damage Prevention Technician I responsible for locating underground utilities, troubleshooting and marking fiber location using paint and flags. The role involves analyzing blueprints, identifying and mapping utility locations, and documenting interactions and site information. The ideal candidate will reside within 30 minutes of the Austin, TX metro area and will work in the field.

Requirements

• 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 to measure utilities.
• Proactively identifying 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 common goals.

Benefits

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