FTTH Installer

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

Job summary

Garmac Limited LLC in Dayton, OH is seeking a skilled Fiber Optic Installation Technician with FTTH experience to install and troubleshoot fiber services at residential and commercial locations. You will run fiber drops, install ONTs, routers, and customer equipment, verify connectivity, and document test results.

Responsibilities include wiring installations, splicing, testing with OTDRs and optical power meters, and ensuring safety and quality on every job.

Qualifications

• FTTH or telecom installation experience required.
• Fiber testing and troubleshooting knowledge required.
• Ability to manage multiple jobs daily and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Install fiber‑optic service at residential and commercial locations.
• Run fiber from network points to customer premises.
• Install interior/exterior fiber cabling and route drops.
• Install and configure ONTs, routers, and customer equipment.
• Perform fiber terminations, splicing where needed.
• Test signal levels with meters and OTDRs; verify specs.
• Document work, test results, and installation details.
• Educate customers on equipment and services.

Skills

FTTH experience

Fiber testing

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Tools

OTDR

Optical Power Meter

Visual Fault Locator

Job description

Fiber Optic Installation Technician | FTTHSummaryWe are seeking a skilled, professional Fiber Optic Installation Technician with prior experience in FTTH, telecommunications, cable, satellite, or low‑voltage installation. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on fiber installation and troubleshooting expertise, strong customer‑service skills, and the ability to work independently across multiple jobs per day.Key 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.Required Skills & Qualifications• Previous 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, etc.).• Ability to safely operate drills, hand tools, ladders, and installation equipment.• Basic understanding of home networking, routers, Wi‑Fi, and Ethernet.• Ability to work independently and manage multiple jobs daily.• Must possess a truck, basic hand tools, and a ladder.• Splicer lease available if needed.Preferred Attributes• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting ability.• Clear communication skills with customers, supervisors, and dispatch.• Organized, detail‑oriented, and consistent with documentation.• Commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.