Fiber Field Tech: OTDR Testing, Splicing & Field Networking

Hardy-Industries; Rowlett (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Profit sharing

Training & development

Job summary

Hardy Industries is seeking skilled Fiber Testing and Splicing Technicians to support our national client base. This role involves certifying fiber links with OTDR, troubleshooting impairments, and performing fusion splicing while traveling to multiple sites.

The position emphasizes field problem solving, independence, and delivering high-quality fiber infrastructure work across diverse environments including retail, healthcare, and data centers.

Qualifications

• Fiber optic testing and troubleshooting experience required.
• Experience with OTDRs, power meters, light sources, fiber certification equipment, and visual fault locators.
• Understanding of single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic systems.
• Familiarity with structured cabling standards and best practices.
• Ability to read network diagrams, splice schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• At least 1 year of Fiber, I.T., or Telecom experience, and one of the following: FOA Certification, CFOT Certification, BICSI Certification, Network+ Certification, OR 5+ years verifiable Fiber, I.T., or Telecom field experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of fiber optic and technical tasks including but not limited to:
• Fiber optic splicing using fusion and mechanical splicing techniques
• OTDR testing, power meter testing, light source testing, and fiber certification
• Fiber continuity testing and fault-distance identification
• Connector inspection, cleaning, and remediation
• Patch-cord troubleshooting and fiber jumper replacement
• Installation, termination, and testing of single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic cabling
• Identification and troubleshooting of customer-premise and network-side impairments
• Documentation of test results, splicing records, and project deliverables
• Work independently across various environments including retail, medical, restaurant, corporate, telecommunications, and data center facilities
• Maintain a high standard of professionalism with clients and project stakeholders
• Be available to accept service requests within your coverage territory depending on your availability, NOT FULL TIME

Skills

Fiber testing

OTDR testing

Single/multi-mode fiber

Structured cabling standards

Read diagrams & schematics

Field experience 1+ year

Education

FOA/CFOT/BICSI/Network+ certs or 5+ years fiber field

Tools

OTDRs

Power meters

Light sources

Fiber certification equipment

Visual fault locators

Job description

Hardy Industries is seeking skilled Fiber Testing and Splicing Technicians to support our national client base. This role involves certifying fiber links with OTDR, troubleshooting impairments, and performing fusion splicing while traveling to multiple sites.

The position emphasizes field problem solving, independence, and delivering high-quality fiber infrastructure work across diverse environments including retail, healthcare, and data centers.