Fiber Testing & Splicing Technician – Field IT Pro

HARDY INDUSTRIES; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

1099 contractor

Paid hourly on site

Travel pay

App-based time tracking

Nationwide projects

Job summary

Hardy Industries is seeking skilled Fiber Testing and Splicing Technicians to support our growing national client base. You will handle OTDR testing, fiber certification, and field troubleshooting across varied environments.

Role requires fusion splicing capability, strong documentation, and the willingness to travel. A valid license and personal vehicle are required; compensation is on a 1099 basis with on-site hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Fiber testing and troubleshooting experience required.
• Proficient with OTDRs, power meters, light sources, and certification equipment.
• Understanding of single-mode and multi-mode systems; read diagrams and schematics.
• 1 year minimum Fiber/IT/Telecom experience with one certification option or 5+ years field experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle; own standard fiber/telecom tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform fiber optic tasks including fusion splicing and testing.
• OTDR testing, power meter testing, light source testing, and certification.
• Fiber continuity testing, fault-distance identification, and remediation.
• Installation, termination, and testing of fiber cabling; document results.
• Work independently across diverse environments nationwide.

Skills

Fiber testing

OTDR testing

Troubleshooting fiber impairments

Fusion splicing knowledge

Reading diagrams & schematics

Education

FOA Certification

CFOT Certification

BICSI Certification

Network+ Certification

5+ years field experience

Tools

OTDR

Power meter

Light source

Fiber certification equipment

Visual fault locator

Fusion splicer

Job description

Hardy Industries is seeking skilled Fiber Testing and Splicing Technicians to support our growing national client base. You will handle OTDR testing, fiber certification, and field troubleshooting across varied environments.

Role requires fusion splicing capability, strong documentation, and the willingness to travel. A valid license and personal vehicle are required; compensation is on a 1099 basis with on-site hourly pay.