Fiber/Network Technician Apprentice presso Colorado Springs Utilities

Fiber/Network Technician Apprentice

No prior experience? No problem! We provide comprehensive training to help you succeed.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ready to learn and start a career in fiber networking. Join our talented team of telecommunications experts and professionals as a Fiber/Network Technician Apprentice! In this role, you will support the safety, reliability, and performance of all Colorado Springs Utilities’ fiber, microwave, and telecommunications infrastructure.

Please note that this position is part of a formal Fiber/Network Technician Apprenticeship administered by Colorado Springs Utilities and is a 3-year, six-step on-the-job learning and technical instructional program. Each of the 3 years is separated into "blocks", containing self-study lessons and identifying the required assessments and task performance evaluations (TPEs). The participant progresses through the program by successfully filling the needed blocks and completing the required review processes.  

As such, the pay for this position will begin at $29.06/hour and will progress throughout the apprenticeship based on the pay schedule below (subject to change):

• Step 1 - $29.06/hr. (1st year)
• Step 2 - $30.03/hr. (1st year)
• Step 3 - $31.19/hr. (2nd year)
• Step 4 - $32.55/hr. (2nd year)
• Step 5 - $34.10/hr. (3rd year)
• Step 6 - $36.04/hr. (3rd year)
• Turnout - Journey-Level Fiber/Network Tech - $38.75/hr.

Why should you apply?
Our expert team will provide you with hands-on training and mentorship, ensuring you gain the skills and knowledge needed to excel in fiber networking. You will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and timely delivery of our telecommunication services. You will be directly responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of components of our fiber optic network.

What will you be doing?

• Installing, splicing, and repairing fiber for Colorado Springs Utilities
• Installing, terminating, splicing, testing, certifying, and documenting fiber optic cabling, and all related fiber optic maintenance activities
• Reading and interpreting fiber splicing diagrams, prints, specifications, work scopes, and fiber optic color code charts
• Installing fiber closures, terminations, connectors, and patch panels
• Locating and validating conduit for fiber path feasibility, mounting fiber termination panels and splicing cabinets, and bonding and grounding fiber cables according to specifications
• Inspecting field conditions and identifying problems, inaccuracies, and cost-saving measures

Who You Are...
Beyond the technical aspects of this position, you excel at building and maintaining relationships and driving results through collaboration and clear, effective communication. Your strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills lend themselves to helping our team achieve timely and desirable outcomes. Furthermore, you possess a strong desire to learn and grow in a new career.

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• A Valid Colorado Driver's License is required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exerts 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10-20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
• Positions in this class typically require exposure to all weather conditions.

Who We Are:

• One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)
• A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)
• Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association – a utility sector leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements
• Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in one of the most desirable cities to live in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)

Our Commitment to Our Employees:
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
  • Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
  • Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
  • Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
  • Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
  • Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month.  Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program