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Fiber Optic Technician jobs in North Carolina – $1,600–2,100/week

North Carolina is one of the fastest-growing states in the Southeast: the Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham metropolitan areas are expanding with new neighborhoods, and internet service providers are racing to roll out fiber-optic networks there. For technicians, this means a steady stream of FTTH orders and plenty of work in new construction projects, where installation is cleaner and faster.

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Fiber is where the industry is investing, and fiber work orders carry the highest point values on our rate card. You install fiber-to-the-home drops, activate ONTs, and support splicing crews on new builds. Coax techs who cross-train into fiber typically add $200–300 to their weekly checks within a quarter.

What you will do

  • Install FTTH drops from the distribution point to the home
  • Mount and activate ONTs; verify optical light levels with a power meter
  • Prepare and route fiber inside the home with proper bend radius
  • Support splicing crews on new construction segments
  • Troubleshoot no-light and degraded-signal calls

Requirements

  • 6+ months in cable/fiber/telecom field work, or TreeTech coax track completed
  • Driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Precision and patience – fiber punishes sloppy work
  • Authorization to work in the US

Cities with active projects

CharlotteRaleighDurhamGreensboroWinston-SalemFayetteville

Pay

For context: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a national median of $64,310 per year for telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, with the top 10% above $99,990 (May 2024). TreeTech technicians in North Carolina work piece-rate and average $1,600–2,100 per week depending on level and route density. Source: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, Telecommunications Technicians (May 2024 data).

Jobs in this state

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How hiring works

1

Apply – 60 sec

Short form, no resume needed.

2

A call in your language

A recruiter reaches out within 15 minutes during business hours.

3

Zoom with a supervisor

Real paychecks and routes, all questions answered.

4

Offer in 24–48 h

Paid training starts from day one.

Frequently asked questions

Can I work without fluent English?

Yes. TreeTech supervisors and mentors speak English, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian and Polish. You need basic phrases for customers at the door – we give you a phrase card and it comes quickly on the job.

Do I need experience to start in North Carolina?

No. The Installer Helper track starts with 2–4 weeks of paid training with a mentor. If you already have cable, fiber or electrical experience, you skip ahead after a field assessment and start at a higher rate.

What documents do I need?

Authorization to work in the US: an EAD card, Green Card or citizenship. TreeTech is an E-Verify employer. You will also need a driver’s license – if you only have a learner’s permit, talk to the recruiter about options.

How is the pay calculated?

Piece-rate: every work order type has a published point value, and your weekly check is the sum of completed points. You see the rate card before you sign, and every order is visible in the field app – so the math is always checkable.

Do you help with a vehicle or relocation to North Carolina?

Yes. There is a company vehicle-lease program for technicians without their own van, and we help with relocation between our states when routes are open – many techs have moved to North Carolina with our support.

Ready to start?

Applications take 60 seconds. A recruiter who speaks your language will call you back today.

Apply – takes 60 seconds
Apply – takes 60 seconds