Backbone Fiber

Lead Fiber Splicing Technician

• Hourly Pay Range: $25 - $35
• 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 a full-time Lead Fiber Splicing Technician in Berthoud, CO. The right individual will be eager to join a growing organization as it continues to support Colorado’s 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: $25 - $35
• 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. 

Lead Splicer Job Requirements:

1.     Cable and Enclosure Preparation

• Able to properly set up and splice in a variety of different enclosures. PLP and CommScope are preferred.
• Able to prep and set up enclosures in a way that eliminates potential fault points. Have the ability to prep and splice multiple cables in one enclosure with accuracy.
• Able to properly perform a mid-entry (ring cut, mid span) on a variety of cable types (Micro, Traditional, Armored, Ribbon, Flat Drop).
• Able to neatly manage excess cable slack in vaults in a way that eliminates potential fault points.
• Able to provide examples of past enclosures that may display your quality of work.

2.     Cable and Panel Preparation

• Able to properly set up and splice in a variety of different panels. Multilink, Lynn, AFL, Corning, and CommScope panels are preferred.
• Able to prep and set up panels in a way that eliminates potential fault points. Have the ability to prep and splice multiple cables in a single panel with accuracy.
• Able to neatly manage excess cable slack and mount panels in a way that eliminates potential fault points.
• Able to provide examples of past panels that may display your quality of work.

3.     Testing

• Able to perform final testing (Bidi, Uni, Bare fiber, Power meter).
• Able to read a test result and analyze if it passes customers specifications.
• Able to organize and save test results as needed.

4.     Troubleshooting

• Able to diagnose and pinpoint issues using an OTDR or other testing equipment as needed.
• Able to find fault points inside panels or enclosures.
• Able to splice and test during Emergency Response scenarios. 
• Able to test and splice in a variety of settings and conditions as needed. 

5.     Communication with Customers

• Communicate clearly and professionally to provide regular status updates on project timelines, changes or issues.
• Document and share relevant customer communication in Monday.com or Microsoft Outlook.
• Know when to escalate customer questions or concerns to a Foreman or Project Manager.
• Maintain a professional appearance and respectful demeanor on all job sites.
• Confirm that work is completed to the customer’s satisfaction before leaving the site.

6.     Communication with Team Members

• Communicate clearly and calmly under pressure or when troubleshooting field issues.
• Be approachable and supportive to train or guide apprentice technicians on-site.
• Ensure all team members are aligned with job specs, safety protocols, and deadlines.
• Report progress, issues, and safety concerns to Foreman or Project Managers. 

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends, and on-call shifts as needed
• Ability to travel up to 25% of your time, up to 13 weeks of the year allocated to travel work
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role in all weather conditions

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.