Fiber Optic Testing & Splicing Pro | Field Tech

Hardy-Industries; Phenix City (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

1099 contractor

Paid hourly on site

Travel pay

Training & development

Job summary

Hardy Industries is seeking skilled Fiber Testing and Splicing Technicians to support our growing national client base. This role involves OTDR, power meter testing, fusion splicing, and fault resolution across diverse environments including retail, medical, and data centers.

You will handle fiber installation, testing, and documentation while maintaining professionalism with clients and project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Fiber optic testing and troubleshooting experience required.
• Experience with OTDRs, power meters, light sources, fiber certification equipment.
• Understanding of single‑mode and multi‑mode fiber optic systems.
• Familiarity with structured cabling standards and best practices.
• Reading network diagrams, splice schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• At least 1 year of Fiber, IT, or Telecom experience, and one of FOA/CFOT/BICSI/Network+ or 5+ years field experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Be available to accept service requests within your coverage territory depending on your availability, NOT FULL TIME.

Skills

Fiber testing

OTDR testing

Fusion splicing

Fiber certification

Troubleshooting

Cable testing

Education

FOA Certification

CFOT Certification

BICSI Certification

Network+ Certification

Tools

OTDRs

Power meters

Light sources

Fiber certification equipment

Job description

Hardy Industries is seeking skilled Fiber Testing and Splicing Technicians to support our growing national client base. This role involves OTDR, power meter testing, fusion splicing, and fault resolution across diverse environments including retail, medical, and data centers.

You will handle fiber installation, testing, and documentation while maintaining professionalism with clients and project stakeholders.