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Ftth Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

$62K - $80K/yr

Direct experience with FTTH, fiber broadband, telecommunications, or utility construction. * Experience with Sitetracker, Smartsheet, or a similar construction or project-management platform.

... FTTH/FTTP deployments. Valid Driver's License The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of ...

This position is ideal for individuals with a background in FTTH installation and fiber construction/pulling/splicing, who are passionate about technology, enjoy working outdoors, and are eager to ...

Familiarity with broadband network design and FTTH/FTTP deployments. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Driver's License PHYSICAL, FIELD, OR ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS The physical ...

This position is ideal for individuals with a background in FTTH installation and fiber construction/pulling/splicing, who are passionate about technology, enjoy working outdoors, and are eager to ...

... design and FTTH/FTTP deployments. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Driver's License PHYSICAL, FIELD, OR ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS The physical requirements described here are ...

Drill Operator

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Founded in 1995, WhiteCo specializes in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP), and fiber optic interconnects/long hauls, while also maintaining strong aerial, splicing, and cutover ...

Drill Operator

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Founded in 1995, WhiteCo specializes in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP), fiber optic interconnects, and long-haul construction, with strong aerial, splicing, and cutover ...

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How much do ftth jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for ftth in Michigan is $82,948.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,900.00 and $100,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the FTTH position, and why are they important?

To thrive in an FTTH (Fiber to the Home) role, you need a solid understanding of fiber optic technology, network installation, troubleshooting, and often a background in telecommunications or a related technical field. Familiarity with OTDRs (Optical Time Domain Reflectometers), splicing machines, and certification from organizations like FOA (Fiber Optic Association) are typically required. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both customers and technical teams are highly valued. These competencies ensure the efficient deployment and maintenance of high-speed fiber networks to residential clients, directly impacting customer satisfaction and service reliability.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of an FTTH technician?

As an FTTH technician, your daily tasks involve installing, testing, and maintaining fiber optic connections directly to residential or commercial properties. You'll frequently work both indoors and outdoors, managing cable runs, performing splicing, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and verifying network performance. Collaboration with other field technicians, network engineers, and customer service representatives is common to ensure installations are completed accurately and on schedule. This role requires both technical skill and customer interaction, as you'll often explain procedures or address service concerns directly with clients. Staying organized and proactive is key to keeping up with service requests and maintaining high-quality standards for every job.

What is an FTTH?

An FTTH (Fiber to the Home) job involves the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fiber-optic networks that provide high-speed internet to homes and businesses. Responsibilities may include laying fiber cables, configuring network equipment, and ensuring proper signal transmission. FTTH technicians and engineers work with specialized tools to splice fibers, test connections, and repair faults. This role requires knowledge of fiber-optic technology, networking principles, and safety protocols.

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Infographic showing various Ftth job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, and 18% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $82,948 per year, or $39.9 per hour.

NOC Administrator - 1st Shift

Surf Internet

Byron Center, MI • On-site

$28 - $33/hr

Full-time

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Surf Internet rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 97 rated telecommunications companies


Job description

Overview

The Network Administrator’s primary responsibility is to montor, troubleshoot, track and report on the daily operational activities of Surf Internet’s fiber-based network and systems. The Network Administrator supports, monitors, tests, and troubleshoots hardware and software problems pertaining to Surf Internet network. Recommends and schedules repairs. Provides Enterprise customer support for all network-based applications. Installs and configures routers, switches and FTTH equipment.

1st Shift | Friday through Monday | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST

Reports To: Network Operations Supervisor

Department: Network and OSP Engineering

Job Status: Non-Exempt

Responsibilities:

· Incident Management: Monitor the Surf network for events and anomalies that may lead to disruptions to our customer experience

· Outage Management: Initiate, coordinate and lead triage efforts to restore customer services and mitigate future events

· Point of contact for Enterprise Customer, IVR and email communication

· Facilitate customer outage and maintenance notifications

· Coordinate dispatch of internet field support resources

· Remote support with customer, third party partner, or internal field support resources

· 24/7 network monitoring of device fault events, network health and network dashboards

· Acknowledge network monitoring alarms

· Manually validate network alarms on network devices or with ping/ trace routes

· Creation of ticket for enterprise/commercial customers

· Creation of ticket for network outages

· Facilitate incident/problem resolution

· Facilitate off-net circuit escalations

· Creation of change management tickets

· Change management facilitation

· Change management MOP documentation of predefined procedures

· Performing predefined change management procedures for the following:

o Customer-managed device

o Performing predefined change management procedures on wireless access networks

o Performing predefined change management procedures on fiber access networks

o Performing predefined change management procedures on network aggregation devices

· Perform in depth troubleshooting and network outage root cause analysis for the following:

o Wireless access: common and complex network incidents

o Fiber access: common and complex network incidents

o Network Aggregation: common and complex network incidents

o Network Core: common network incidents

· Maintain approved software revision for the following:

o Wireless access devices (radios, access points)

o Fiber access devices (ONTs)

o Residential managed CPE (Eeros)

o Commercial managed CPE (MikroTik)

o Fiber access shelf (OLT)

· Document common tasks and procedures

· Perform in-depth troubleshooting and network outage root cause analysis for the following - Research and update device configurations based on SOW:

o Wireless Access (AP)

o Fiber Access (ONT)

o Customer Managed Devices

o Fiber Access Shelf (OLT)

o Network Aggregation Devices

Qualifications

· Experience or education in Engineering, IT, Computer Science or a related field of study preferred.

· Strong analytical and problems solving skills

· A working understanding of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPLS, DWDM, SONET, GPON and Active E fiber networks

· Ability to regularly interact with customers

· Work with a sense of urgency

· Able to multi-task with different issues and/or projects

· Strong attention to detail


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