Fiber Planner I/II

Vyve Broadband; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Vyve Broadband is seeking a field-focused Fiber Optic Technician in Georgia to perform fusion/mechanical splicing, install fiber enclosures, and document field work. You will work with engineers and project managers to ensure accurate path documentation and asset management.

The role requires reading fiber documentation, selecting proper connectors, operating testing tools like OTDR and power meters, and supporting SE-region restorations. Travel and on-call duties are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Ability to fusion or mechanical splice SM/MM fiber optics.
• Read and interpret fiber documentation and descriptors.
• Install fiber enclosures and term panels with fiber.
• Identify connectors at term panels and differentiate filter types.
• Knowledge of aerial and underground fiber plant construction.
• Excellent communication and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Fusion splice SM/MM fiber cables and terminate connectors.
• Work with engineers/project managers for field splicing as directed.
• Read fiber docs, identify fibers, and access fibers in enclosures.
• Install fiber enclosures and term panels; manage path documentation.
• Provide detailed field splice activity reports and asset inventory.
• Support fiber restorations in the SE region; on-call for outages.
• Train others in splicing best practices and audit markets.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Fiber optic testing

Documentation reading

Project management

Communication skills

Tools

Fiber OTDR

Fiber Optic Scope

Optical power meter

Job description

Vyve Broadband is a leading broadband Internet provider serving rural communities across 16 states. Vyve Broadband offers a range of broadband, fiber connectivity, cable television and voice services for commercial and residential customers including high-speed internet (up to Vyve Gig), digital HD video and voice services. For commercial customers, Vyve offers optical Ethernet, PRI and hosted voice services to the business community. Come Thrive with Vyve!

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 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.
• Maintain Fiber Documentation for each market.
• Create Cut Sheets for fiber splicing.
• Work with Contractor Partners for in the field support.
• Support local markets on in the SE Region with fiber restorations.
• On Call for all fiber restoration support throughout the SE Region.
• Assist with training best practices in Fiber splicing and restoration.
• Ability to perform full market fiber optic audit.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Ability to work well with both In-house and contractor labor.
• Knowledge of aerial and underground fiber plant construction.
• Must demonstrate excellent project management skills. The ability to manage several projects at a time.
• Must be able to complete the Company self-progression education.

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.