Apprentice Fiber Technician * Hourly Pay Range: $20 - $24 * Sign-On Bonus of up to $1,000  * Comprehensive benefits package with 401k employer match, health and dental insurance, and more!  * Paid Time Off to help you recharge and maintain work-life balance.  Backbone Fiber is seeking to hire an Apprentice Fiber Technician based out of our headquarters just off I-25 in Berthoud, 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.   About Backbone Fiber: At Backbone Fiber, we’re proud to be a trusted leader in fiber optic infrastructure solutions. Since 2011, we’ve been helping communities across the Rocky Mountain Region and beyond stay connected with innovative, high-quality services. From underground installation to network testing, we specialize in delivering scalable solutions for projects of all sizes.    What sets us apart? We’re not just a service provider; we’re a team invested in the communities we serve. Our work is guided by a commitment to innovation, precision, and sustainability. By simplifying logistics, managing complexities, and collaborating with our clients every step of the way, we ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in compliance with the highest industry standards.    At Backbone Fiber, every connection starts with a conversation. If you’re ready to join a team that values collaboration, transparency, and creating results we can all take pride in, we’d love to hear from you!  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. * Reliable: We own outcomes - not excuses. * Excellence: We do it right. * Ambition: We strive to be better - every day. * Legacy: We build things that last. We keep it REAL. Built REAL. Built to last.   Backbone Compensation and Benefits to Look Forward to:  * Hourly Pay Range: $20 - $24 * Sign-On Bonus of up to $1,000 (Applicable for our first 3 hires, applicable to direct applicants only) * Four-day work week from 6:45am to ~5:00pm with potential overtime opportunities – weather/workload permitting. * Comprehensive benefits package with 401k employer match, health and dental insurance, and more!  * Paid Time Off to help you recharge and maintain work-life balance.  * Help connect communities to high-speed technology with innovative fiber optic solutions.  * Be part of a team that values collaboration, transparency, and precision on every project. * Work for a company that’s deeply invested in the communities it serves, fostering meaningful relationships and sustainable practices.  * Grow with a company committed to supporting your professional development and celebrating your contributions.    Key Responsibilities of Apprentice Fiber Technician: 1. Training/Learning 2. Operational Execution 3. Documentation 4. Attendance   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. * Not color blind.   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, out of town and on call services.   EEO:  Backbone Fiber 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.