FTTH Fiber Optic Installer & Troubleshooter

Garmac Limited LLC; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmac Limited LLC is seeking a skilled Fiber Optic Installation Technician to perform FTTH deployments at residential and commercial locations. You will install, terminate, and test fiber, set up routers and customer premises equipment, and troubleshoot connectivity.

Candidates should have hands-on fiber installation experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work independently across multiple jobs per day. Safety and quality are emphasized throughout the project.

Qualifications

• Previous 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

Customer service

Independent worker

Valid driver’s license

Safety minded

Excellent communication

Tools

Optical power meters

Visual fault locators

OTDRs

Hand tools

Drills

Job description

Garmac Limited LLC is seeking a skilled Fiber Optic Installation Technician to perform FTTH deployments at residential and commercial locations. You will install, terminate, and test fiber, set up routers and customer premises equipment, and troubleshoot connectivity.

Candidates should have hands-on fiber installation experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work independently across multiple jobs per day. Safety and quality are emphasized throughout the project.