Field Fiber Testing & Splicing Tech: OTDR Diagnostics

Hardy-Industries; Erie (CO); On-site; USD 30,307,000 - 55,104,000; 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 involves certifying fiber links with OTDR, troubleshooting network impairments, and performing fusion splicing when needed.

You’ll work in diverse environments and document results for project deliverables. Required: 1 year of Fiber, IT, or Telecom experience and relevant certifications or 5+ years field experience.

Qualifications

• Fiber 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.

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 including retail, medical, restaurant, corporate, telecommunications, and data center facilities.
• Maintain a high standard of professionalism with clients and project stakeholders.
• Be available to accept service requests within your coverage territory depending on your availability, NOT FULL TIME.

Skills

Fiber testing

OTDR testing

Fusion splicing

Troubleshooting

Education

FOA Certification

CFOT Certification

Network+ Certification

BICSI Certification

5+ years field experience

Tools

OTDR

Power meter

Light source

Fiber certification equipment

Job description

Hardy Industries is seeking skilled Fiber Testing and Splicing Technicians to support our national client base. This role involves certifying fiber links with OTDR, troubleshooting network impairments, and performing fusion splicing when needed.

You’ll work in diverse environments and document results for project deliverables. Required: 1 year of Fiber, IT, or Telecom experience and relevant certifications or 5+ years field experience.