Fiber Test & Splice Technician — OTDR & Field Troubleshooter

Hardy-Industries; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Profit sharing

Training & development

Job summary

Hardy Industries is a nationwide IT, telecom, and infrastructure services provider seeking skilled Fiber Testing and Splicing Technicians. This contractor role covers field work across multiple facilities, with emphasis on testing, splicing, and troubleshooting fiber networks.

The position is a 1099 contractor, paid hourly on-site, with travel pay and opportunities to work on fiber infrastructure and data center projects nationwide. A valid driver's license and own tools are required.

Qualifications

• Fiber testing and troubleshooting experience required.
• Experience with OTDRs, power meters, light sources, and certification equipment.
• Understanding of single-mode and multi-mode fiber systems.
• Familiarity with structured cabling standards and diagrams.
• 1 year of Fiber/IT/ Telecom experience with one cert OR 5+ years field experience.
• Must have a reliable vehicle and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of fiber optic tasks including splicing and testing.
• OTDR testing, power meter testing, light source testing, and certification.
• Fiber continuity testing and fault-distance identification.
• Connector inspection, cleaning, and remediation.
• Installation, termination, and testing of fiber cabling.
• Document test results, splicing records, and project deliverables.
• Work independently across diverse environments and timelines.

Skills

Fiber testing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

FOA Certification

CFOT Certification

BICSI Certification

Network+ Certification

5+ years verifiable Fiber/IT/Telecom field experience

Tools

OTDR

Power meter

Light source

Fiber certification equipment

Visual fault locator

Fusion splicer

Job description

Hardy Industries is a nationwide IT, telecom, and infrastructure services provider seeking skilled Fiber Testing and Splicing Technicians. This contractor role covers field work across multiple facilities, with emphasis on testing, splicing, and troubleshooting fiber networks.

The position is a 1099 contractor, paid hourly on-site, with travel pay and opportunities to work on fiber infrastructure and data center projects nationwide. A valid driver's license and own tools are required.