Fiber Test & Splice Technician | OTDR & Field Networking

Hardy-Industries; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full 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 goes beyond basic testing, including OTDR certification, fusion splicing, fault troubleshooting, and documentation across diverse field environments.

If you thrive in the field and enjoy solving connectivity challenges, this opportunity offers varied tasks, nationwide travel, and a 1099 contractor arrangement with hourly pay on-site.

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, IT, or Telecom experience, and one of the listed certifications or 5+ years 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
• Be available to accept service requests within your coverage territory depending on availability, NOT FULL TIME

Skills

Fiber testing experience

OTDR testing

Fiber certification equipment

Single-mode/multi-mode fiber

Reading diagrams/blueprints

Attention to detail

Field troubleshooting

1 year fiber/IT/telecom experience

Education

FOA Certification

CFOT Certification

BICSI Certification

Network+ Certification

5+ years field experience

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 goes beyond basic testing, including OTDR certification, fusion splicing, fault troubleshooting, and documentation across diverse field environments.

If you thrive in the field and enjoy solving connectivity challenges, this opportunity offers varied tasks, nationwide travel, and a 1099 contractor arrangement with hourly pay on-site.