Commercial Fiber Tech: Field Splicing & Network Diagnostics

Vyve Broadband; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth opportunities

Employee-customer service perks

Job summary

Vyve Broadband is seeking a Commercial Fiber Tech to perform field maintenance and ensure high-quality fiber networks in non-urban markets. You will splice, test, document, and maintain fiber assets while coordinating with engineers and project managers.

The role requires 2+ years in fiber optics, OTDR testing, and experience with optical power meters. A focus on accurate reporting and safe, organized field work is essential.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of experience with fiber optics.
• Ability to test and record OTDR findings.
• Must read optical power meters to determine optical light.
• Must read fiber documentation and interpret descriptors.

Responsibilities

• Fusion or mechanical splice SM/MM fiber optic cables and terminate connectors.
• Perform fusion splicing with headend engineers or project managers as directed.
• Read fiber documentation and identify colors/numbers in enclosures.
• Install fiber enclosures and term panels and identify connector types.
• Install filters into fiber paths and distinguish single vs. two-fiber solutions.
• Use Fiber Optic Scope and OTDR readings, including wavelength and loss checks.
• Operate optical power meters with correct wavelength settings and light levels.
• Install and dress fiber cables (vertical/horizontal).
• Provide detailed field reports on splicing activity and path documentation.
• Maintain fiber asset inventory and keep equipment/trailer clean.

Skills

Fiber optics

OTDR readings

Reading fiber documentation

Power meter reading

Tools

Fiber Optic Scope

Fiber OTDR

Optical Power Meter

Job description

Vyve Broadband is seeking a Commercial Fiber Tech to perform field maintenance and ensure high-quality fiber networks in non-urban markets. You will splice, test, document, and maintain fiber assets while coordinating with engineers and project managers.

The role requires 2+ years in fiber optics, OTDR testing, and experience with optical power meters. A focus on accurate reporting and safe, organized field work is essential.