Field Fiber Testing & Splicing Tech — OTDR, Travel Pay

Hardy-Industries; Mountain Brook (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, with responsibilities including OTDR testing, testing and certification, and splicing across diverse environments.

You will work in field settings—retail, medical, restaurant, corporate, telecom, and data centers—traveling as needed. This is a 1099 contractor position with hourly pay and travel compensation, offering hands-on problem

Qualifications

• Fiber testing and troubleshooting experience required.
• Experience with OTDRs, meters, sources, and certification equipment.
• Understanding of single-mode and multi-mode fiber systems.
• Certifications: FOA/CFOT/BICSI/Network+ or 5+ years field experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform fiber optic splicing using fusion and mechanical methods.
• OTDR testing, power meter and light source testing, fiber certification.
• Fiber continuity testing and fault-distance identification.
• Connector inspection, cleaning, and remediation.
• Patch-cord troubleshooting and fiber jumper replacement.
• Install, terminate, and test single-/multi-mode cabling.
• Identify and troubleshoot customer-premise and network impairments.
• Document test results, splicing records, and project deliverables.
• Work independently across environments (retail, medical, data center, etc.).
• Maintain professionalism with clients and stakeholders; travel within coverage area.

Skills

Fiber testing

Troubleshooting

OTDR testing

Fiber certification

Fusion splicing

Single-/multi-mode fiber

Documentation

Independent work

Education

FOA/CFOT/BICSI/Network+ certification

Tools

OTDR

Power meters

Light sources

Fusion splicer kit

Fiber cleaning kit

Optical multimeter

VFLs

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, with responsibilities including OTDR testing, testing and certification, and splicing across diverse environments.

You will work in field settings—retail, medical, restaurant, corporate, telecom, and data centers—traveling as needed. This is a 1099 contractor position with hourly pay and travel compensation, offering hands-on problem