Broadband System Technician

Vyve Broadband; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly environment

Great benefits package

Growth opportunities

Courtesy cable services

Job summary

Vyve Broadband is seeking a skilled Fiber Optic Technician to perform field maintenance and splicing, ensuring high-quality plant integrity. You will work with engineers to splice, test, and document fiber routes, creating accurate reports for asset tracking.

Qualified candidates will have 2+ years in fiber optics, OTDR testing, and the ability to read fiber documents and power meters. This role is based in non-urban markets and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of experience with fiber optics.
• Ability to test and record findings of OTDR highly necessary.
• Must be able to read an optical power meter to determine optical light.
• Must have the ability to properly read fiber documentation and interpret fiber descriptors

Responsibilities

• Fusion or mechanical splice SM/MM fiber optic cables.
• Perform fusion splicing as directed by engineers/project managers.
• Read fiber documentation and identify fibers in enclosures.
• Install fiber enclosures and term panels.
• Install CWDM/DWDM filters and differentiate one/fiber solutions.
• Use Fiber OTDR and Fiber Optic Scope for measurements.
• Use optical power meter with correct wavelength and levels.
• Provide detailed reports of field splicing activity and path documentation.
• Maintain fiber asset inventory and keep equipment clean.

Skills

Fiber optics testing

Reading optical fiber documentation

Documentation and reporting

Tools

Fiber OTDR

Fiber optic scope

Optical power meter

Job description

New Leadership

Job Summary

Vyve Broadband is a leading broadband Internet provider serving largely non-urban communities in 16 states. A technology leader in the cable and broadband sectors, Vyve Broadband offers an extensive range of broadband, fiber connectivity, cable television and voice services for commercial and residential customers. Residential services include high-speed Internet with speeds up to Vyve Gig, all-digital, high-definition video and fully featured digital voice. Vyve Business Services provides optical Ethernet, PRI and hosted voice services to the business community. Together, Eagle, Vyve and Northland serve areas of Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.

Vyve Broadband’s Commercial Fiber Tech is responsible for performing field maintenance operations as required. This role is responsible for ensuring that all plants are maintained to the highest level of quality and service. Duties also include preventative maintenance and repair of fiber network forward & return balancing the system through the use test equipment, setting up a system sweep generator as well as performing other related duties as assigned.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Fiber Optic Plant

• Ability to fusion or mechanical splice SM or MM fiber optic cables, to include terminate various types of fiber optic connectors (ST, SC, LC)
• Work with headend engineers and/or OSP Project managers to perform fusion splicing as directed/needed
• Ability to properly read fiber documentation and interpret fiber descriptors such as colors and numbers of fiber. Properly identify and access fibers in an existing enclosure
• Properly install various types of fiber enclosures and term panels with various types of fiber. Ability to identify different type of connectors at term panels.
• Correctly install cwdm/dwdm filters into fiber path. Differentiate between the use and need of a one fiber and two fiber solution
• Experience and knowledge using Fiber Optic Scope and or a Fiber OTDR. To include footage readings, recognition of high loss/high reflective events, proper wavelength, etc.
• Experience in using an optical power meter to include proper wavelength selection, db/dbm settings, and proper light levels
• Installation and dressing of fiber optic cables (vertical/horizontal).
• Provide management with detailed reports of field splicing activity to include splice enclosure, splicing, and path documentation.
• Maintain fiber asset inventory and ensure fusion splicers are kept clean. Keep truck and fiber trailer in a clean and orderly fashion

Qualifications

• Two+ years of experience with fiber optics
• Ability to test and record findings of OTDR highly necessary
• Must be able to read an optical power meter to determine optical light.
• Must have the ability to properly read fiber documentation and interpret fiber descriptors

WE PROUDLY OFFER

• A friendly and fun work environment
• Communication and training
• Great benefits package
• Employees that live in our markets are eligible for courtesy cable including free or reduced priced video, internet AND voice services
• A culture that encourages growth

Vyve Broadband is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, veteran status, reserve or National Guard status, or any other status protected by applicable law.