Fiber Optic Installation Technician (FTTH)

Garmac Limited LLC; Burton (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmac Limited LLC is seeking a skilled Fiber Optic Installation Technician to install and troubleshoot fiber services at residential and commercial sites. You will run fiber from network points to customer premises, route interior/exterior cabling, and install ONTs, routers, and related equipment.

Strong focus on safety and customer satisfaction is required. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with fiber testing equipment and can work independently across multiple jobs daily,

Qualifications

• FTTH, telecom, cable, satellite, or low–voltage installation experience preferred.
• Fiber optic installation and troubleshooting experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to use fiber testing equipment (optical power meters, visual fault locators, etc.).
• Ability to safely operate drills, hand tools, ladders, and installation equipment.
• Basic understanding of home networking, routers, Wi–Fi, and Ethernet.
• Strong customer–service skills and professional appearance.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple jobs daily.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass background checks and drug screenings when required.
• Must possess a white work vehicle, basic hand tools, and a ladder.
• Splicer lease available if needed.

Responsibilities

• Install fiber–optic service at residential and commercial customer locations.
• Run fiber from terminals, pedestals, handholes, poles, or other network connection points to customer premises.
• Install and route interior/exterior fiber cabling, including drilling through walls when required.
• Install fiber drops, NIDs/enclosures, ONTs, routers, and other customer–premise equipment.
• Perform fiber terminations, connector installation, and splicing as needed.
• Test optical signal levels using optical power meters, OTDRs, light sources, and visual fault locators.
• Verify installations meet required specifications and activate internet or related services.
• Configure routers, Wi–Fi equipment, and confirm proper connectivity.
• Troubleshoot fiber, equipment, Wi–Fi, and general connectivity issues.
• Educate customers on installed equipment, services, and basic operation.
• Maintain a clean, professional work area during and after installation.
• Document completed work, equipment used, test results, and installation details.
• Capture required photographs and complete electronic work orders.
• Maintain company tools, testing equipment, vehicles, and inventory.
• Follow all company, customer, OSHA, and job–site safety requirements.
• Communicate with supervisors and dispatch regarding job status, issues, damages, or additional work needed.

Skills

FTTH experience

Fiber installation

Testing equipment

Tool usage

Home networking

Customer service

Driver's license

Background checks

Own vehicle

Splicer lease

Tools

Optical power meters

Visual fault locators

Job description

Garmac Limited LLC is seeking a skilled Fiber Optic Installation Technician to install and troubleshoot fiber services at residential and commercial sites. You will run fiber from network points to customer premises, route interior/exterior cabling, and install ONTs, routers, and related equipment.

Strong focus on safety and customer satisfaction is required. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with fiber testing equipment and can work independently across multiple jobs daily,