Fiber Optic Technician

Backbone Fiber is seeking Fiber Optic Technicians based out of our headquarters just off I-25 in Johnstown, CO. We provide training in cable installation, fusion splicing, and advanced testing and troubleshooting for individuals eager to join an exciting organization supporting the Rocky Mountain region with a rapidly expanding fiber infrastructure. Technicians will frequently operate hourly for a four-day work week from 6:45am to ~5:00pm with potential overtime opportunities – weather/workload permitting.

About Backbone Fiber:

Backbone Fiber was established in 2011 with the goal of providing dependable, high-quality fiber optic services to the Rocky Mountain region. At Backbone, we’re known for our positive culture, ease of collaboration, flexibility, and commitment to building quality infrastructure for communications solutions.

Backbone Fiber is a Core Value-led organization. We are committed to upholding the following values during every job and interaction with internal or external stakeholders.

• Trust: You can count on us.
• Caring: We serve the greater good.
• Quality: We do it right!
• Humility: We are grounded and grateful.

Technician Compensation:

We strive to elevate the lives of our employees and are adding new benefits consistently. Our current compensation and benefits include:

• Hourly Pay Range: $18 - $22.
• 401k: With Safe Harbor match.
• Generous graduated PTO scale.
• Five additional paid holidays.
• Medical with graduated employer-paid premium scale.
• Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, and Gap Insurance.
• Role specific tuition reimbursement programs.
• Role succession and leadership training.

5 Key Roles: Fiber Optic Technician and Cable Installer:

1. Performance of operations.
2. Develop expertise in fiber optic installation, construction, splicing, and testing.
3. Execution of service with high quality standards in safety and efficiency.
4. Effective communication with teammates and supervisors. 
5. Creating and providing accurate and timely job site documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Works with peers to ensure that workplace and job site safety are a top priority.
• Provides insights into potential safety hazards and is willing to stop work when necessary.
• Install, maintain, and repair fiber optic cables and related equipment.
• Takes personal ownership of the job to solve everyday problems.
• Communicate effectively with the supervisors, both verbally and in any data entry. 
• Collaborate well with peers and leaders.
• Ownership of personal problem-solving, work ethic, and reliability.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized work site – including any assigned vehicles.
• Identify and act on cost-saving opportunities in process, procedure, and inventory.
• Has a basic understanding of common tools and their uses.
• Document and input accurate data for reporting, invoicing, and workflow efficiency.

Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid Driver’s License - Including: Less than 3 major traffic violations or at-fault accidents in the last 5 years.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• No history of alcohol or drug-related traffic violations.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to perform the physical, mental, and environmental requirements of the job’s essential functions:
• Standing for 8-10 hours daily.
• Walking on uneven terrain, including distances over 1 mile at times.
• Crouching
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

Necessary Skills:

• Dedication to working as a team and collaborating with team members.
• Ability to adapt to new work and situations daily.
• Understand your actions impact the overall business and its people.
• Hustle to work hard and optimize efficiency in operations.
• A strong work ethic that elevates those around you.
• Excellent communication with peers and leaders in the field.
• Willingness to work, nights, weekends, and on call services.

EEO:

Backbone Fiber Systems, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by law.