FTTH Fiber Installer & Field Tech

Garmac Limited LLC; Macomb Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmac Limited LLC in Michigan is seeking a skilled Fiber Optic Installation Technician to install and troubleshoot fiber services at residential and commercial locations. You will run fiber drops, install NIDs/ONTs, and configure networking gear while maintaining safety and quality.

The role requires hands-on experience with FTTH and fiber testing equipment, a clean driving record, and the ability to manage multiple jobs daily. You will educate customers and document work orders with photos.

Qualifications

• FTTH, telecom 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.
• Must possess a truck, basic hand tools, and a ladder.

Responsibilities

• Install fiber-optic service at residential and commercial 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.

Skills

FTTH installation

Troubleshooting fiber

Customer service

Independent worker

Driver's license

Tools

Fiber testing equipment

Optical power meters

OTDRs

Job description

Garmac Limited LLC in Michigan is seeking a skilled Fiber Optic Installation Technician to install and troubleshoot fiber services at residential and commercial locations. You will run fiber drops, install NIDs/ONTs, and configure networking gear while maintaining safety and quality.

The role requires hands-on experience with FTTH and fiber testing equipment, a clean driving record, and the ability to manage multiple jobs daily. You will educate customers and document work orders with photos.