Fiber Testing & Splicing Technician: Field IT & Networking

Hardy-Industries; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; 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 growing national client base. This role goes beyond basic installations, including certifying fiber links with an OTDR and troubleshooting network impairments.

Ideal candidates have hands-on fiber testing experience, OTDRs, power meters, and fusion splicing knowledge. This 1099 contractor role offers on-site pay, travel pay within an 80‑mile radius, and opportunities across telecom and data-center projects

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 following: FOA, CFOT, BICSI, Network+ OR 5+ years verifiable Fiber, IT, or Telecom field experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform fiber optic testing and technical tasks including splicing using fusion and mechanical methods.
• 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 cabling.
• Identification and troubleshooting of customer‑premise and network‑side impairments.
• Documentation of test results, splicing records, and project deliverables.
• Work independently across environments including retail, medical, restaurant, corporate, telecom, and data center facilities.
• Maintain professionalism with clients and project stakeholders.
• Be available to accept service requests within territory based on availability.

Skills

Fiber testing

OTDR testing

Splicing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Time management

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 growing national client base. This role goes beyond basic installations, including certifying fiber links with an OTDR and troubleshooting network impairments.

Ideal candidates have hands-on fiber testing experience, OTDRs, power meters, and fusion splicing knowledge. This 1099 contractor role offers on-site pay, travel pay within an 80‑mile radius, and opportunities across telecom and data-center projects