Fiber to the Home (FTTH) Installer

Job Description

Fiber to the Home (FTTH) Installer – Paid Training Available

Location: Memphis, TN

Pay Rate: $20 – $30/hour (based on experience) + Performance Bonus Program

Employment Type: Full-Time

Overtime: Available

Weekend Work: Available

Job Summary

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. If you’ve worked with your hands, used tools, or been involved in mechanical, construction, utility, telecommunications, or equipment installation work — you already have skills that can translate into this role. Experience in automotive, HVAC, carpentry, electrical, landscaping, farming, warehouse, or similar fields is also valuable. If you’re willing to learn, we’re willing to train you.

This role includes installing both aerial and underground fiber optic drop cables from the distribution network to residential homes. We take pride in doing things the right way — not the fastest way. This is a great opportunity for mechanically inclined candidates who want to work outdoors, master a skilled trade, and grow in a high-demand industry.

Key Responsibilities

Install aerial and direct-bury fiber optic drop cables to residential and small business locations

Operate ladders, climbing gear, trenchers, and boring tools for installations

Mount conduit, hardware, and Fiber NIDs on residential structures

Perform signal testing and troubleshoot pathways as needed

Ensure compliance with safety regulations, codes, and utility standards

Work both independently and as part of a field crew in various outdoor conditions

Qualifications (Training Provided)

Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort with tools and outdoor work

Willingness to learn fiber optic installation methods

Prior experience in any hands-on trade or mechanical role is a plus

Ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and perform overhead work

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

What We Offer

Paid training in all aspects of Fiber to the Home installation.

Competitive pay + performance bonuses are paid on production.

Career advancement opportunities in a growing company.

Hands-on industry certifications.

A supportive, safety-focused team environment.Company Description

ProTec designs and installs certified structured cabling systems for both inside premise and outside plant scenarios projects.

ProTec employs BICSI certified designers and installers to ensure your cabling systems are optimized to provide reliable communications. ProTec cabling technicians are experienced in all aspects of a certified structured cabling system to include Category 6 cabling, fiber optic cabling, fiber optic installation, fusion splicing, and all forms of cable testing. Our highly experienced team can handle any and all conduit requirements for your inside premise and outside plant projects. Over the past 30 years ProTec has completed thousands of structured cabling projects across the United States and globally. Our structured cabling division is your answer for your simple structured cabling installation or a more complex project that requires miles of underground or aerial fiber optic cabling and conduit systems.

Full-time