FTTH Fiber Installer — Independent Field Technician

Garmac Limited LLC

Findlay (OH)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 72,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Garmac Limited LLC is seeking a skilled Fiber Optic Installation Technician with FTTH and telecom experience to install, test, and troubleshoot fiber services for residential and commercial customers.

You will run fiber drops, terminate, test with OTDRs, configure routers, educate customers, and maintain tools and documentation on site.

Must have own truck, valid tools, and a safety-first approach; ability to work independently across multiple jobs daily.

Qualifications

FTTH, telecom, cable, satellite, or low-voltage installation experience preferred.
Fiber optic installation and troubleshooting experience.
Ability to use fiber testing equipment (optical power meters, visual fault locators).
Ability to operate drills, hand tools, ladders, and installation equipment.
Basic understanding of home networking, routers, Wi‑Fi, and Ethernet.
Must possess a truck and ladder.

Responsibilities

Install fiber-optic service at residential and commercial locations.
Run fiber from terminals 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.