What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiber/Coax Tech position at Vyve Broadband?
Field Engineer Expert
Who are we?
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 Thryve with Vyve!
Vyve Broadband’s Engineering Field Engineers are responsible for performing field maintenance operations as required. This role is responsible for ensuring that all HFC plant is maintained to the highest level of quality and service. Duties to also include preventative maintenance and repair of CATV distribution system coax and fiber network forward & return balancing the system through the use of HFC test equipment, setting up a system sweep generator as well as performing other related duties as assigned.
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
Coax Plant
Testing and repair of system components and distribution HFC systems.
Calculate system signal losses and make necessary adjustments to resolve problems
Install in-line devices on system backbone (Nodes, amplifiers, Line Extenders, Taps, Splitters and Power Supplies) as necessary.
Maintain HFC plant and network integrity through preventive maintenance
Perform routine tests, sweep and balance of the HFC plant as necessary
Familiar with test equipment used to maintain all HFC facilities and powering
Conduct system tests and keep records and render reports relative to system operation
Must be able to climb ladders, poles, or other structures as trained and qualified.
Install and maintain fiber optic transport, nodes as well splice fiber optic cables
Ability to review and comprehend cable maps and engineering
Performs other duties as assigned.
Operate and maintain assigned vehicle in accordance with Company guidelines, and ensures that vehicle is stocked with necessary equipment.
Perform regular job inspections on Maintenance Technicians to monitor and assess job quality and performance as required
Assists in selecting, training, directly monitoring performance of Maintenance Technicians, appraises performance and recommends salary actions and evaluating employees
Gathers and provides feedback to management to maintain the integrity of all Fiber and Coaxial plant
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.
Salary : $38,500 - $48,700
