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Vyve Broadband · 13 hours ago

Broadband Tech/Commercial Fiber Tech

Shelby, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Vyve Broadband is a leading broadband Internet provider serving largely non-urban communities in 16 states. The Commercial Fiber Tech is responsible for performing field maintenance operations and ensuring that all plants are maintained to the highest level of quality and service.

Telecommunications

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Fiber optic splicingFiber optic testingFiber documentation interpretationFiber optic connectorsFiber asset inventoryCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

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