Field Fiber Tech: Testing, Splicing & OTDR Troubleshooter

Hardy-Industries; Florence (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 national client base. This contractor role involves OTDR testing, fusion splicing, and fault diagnosis across diverse environments including retail, medical, and data centers.

You will work independently in the field, manage test results and documentation, and may travel within your coverage area. Prior fiber, IT, or telecom experience is required or five years of field experience.

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.
• 1+ year of Fiber, IT, or Telecom experience, or 5+ years field experience with certs.

Responsibilities

• Perform fiber optic and technical tasks including fusion/ mechanical splicing.
• 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.
• Documentation of test results and splice records.

Skills

Fiber testing

OTDR testing

Fusion splicing

Fiber documentation

Network diagrams

Education

FOA Certification

CFOT Certification

BICSI Certification

Network+ Certification

Tools

OTDRs

Power meters

Light sources

Fiber certification equipment

Visual fault locator

Fusion splicer kit

Job description

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

You will work independently in the field, manage test results and documentation, and may travel within your coverage area. Prior fiber, IT, or telecom experience is required or five years of field experience.