Fiber Planner I/II

Vyve Broadband•Statesboro, GA

About The Position

Vyve Broadband is a broadband Internet provider serving rural communities across 16 states. The Fiber Planner I/II supports fiber-optic plant operations, including splicing, installation, testing, documentation, inventory, restoration, and audits. The role works with headend engineers, OSP project managers, contractor partners, and local markets across the Southeast Region. It also provides on-call fiber restoration support throughout that region and assists with training on fiber-splicing and restoration best practices.

Requirements

Ability to fusion- or mechanically splice single-mode or multimode fiber-optic cables and terminate ST, SC, and LC connectors.
Ability to read fiber documentation, interpret fiber descriptors, and identify and access fibers in existing enclosures.
Ability to install fiber enclosures and termination panels and identify connector types.
Ability to install CWDM/DWDM filters and distinguish between one-fiber and two-fiber solutions.
Experience and knowledge using a fiber-optic scope and/or OTDR, including footage readings, identifying high-loss or high-reflective events, and selecting the proper wavelength.
Experience using an optical power meter, including proper wavelength selection, dB/dBm settings, and light levels.
Knowledge of aerial and underground fiber-plant construction.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work well with in-house and contractor labor.
Excellent project-management skills, including the ability to manage several projects at a time.
Ability to complete the Company self-progression education.

Responsibilities

Fusion- or mechanically splice single-mode or multimode fiber-optic cables and terminate ST, SC, and LC connectors.
Coordinate with headend engineers and/or OSP project managers to perform fusion splicing as directed or needed.
Read fiber documentation and interpret fiber colors and numbers; identify and access fibers in existing enclosures.
Install fiber enclosures and termination panels, and identify connector types at termination panels.
Install CWDM/DWDM filters in fiber paths and distinguish between one-fiber and two-fiber solutions.
Use fiber-optic scopes, OTDRs, and optical power meters to assess fiber, including readings, events, wavelengths, settings, and light levels.
Install and dress fiber-optic cables vertically and horizontally.
Provide management with detailed field-splicing reports, including splice-enclosure, splicing, and path documentation.
Maintain fiber asset inventory, keep fusion splicers clean, and keep the truck and fiber trailer orderly.
Maintain fiber documentation for each market and create cut sheets for fiber splicing.
Work with contractor partners to provide field support.
Support local markets in the Southeast Region with fiber restorations and provide on-call restoration support throughout the region.
Assist with training on fiber-splicing and restoration best practices.
Perform full-market fiber-optic audits.
Manage multiple projects and work effectively with in-house and contractor labor.
Complete the Company self-progression education.