Field Fiber Testing & Splicing Technician

Hardy-Industries; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Profit sharing

Training & development

Job summary

Hardy Industries seeks skilled Fiber Testing and Splicing Technicians to support our national client base. This 1099 contractor role covers OTDR testing, fusion splicing, fault isolation, and field deployment across diverse environments.

Work independently in retail, medical, restaurant, corporate, telecom, and data center facilities. Travel within an 80‑mile radius from home is common; strong problem-solving and precision are essential.

Qualifications

• Fiber testing experience required in field environments.
• Certifications listed (FOA/CFOT/BICSI/Network+) preferred.
• Owns standard fiber optics tools and vehicle for travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform fiber optic testing and fault-distance identification.
• Conduct OTDR, power meter, light source tests and certification.
• Splice fiber using fusion/science techniques and inspect connectors.
• Document test results, splicing records, and project deliverables.
• Travel to diverse environments nationwide and work independently.

Skills

Fiber testing

OTDR testing

Fusion splicing

Troubleshooting

Fiber certification

Education

FOA Certification

CFOT Certification

BICSI Certification

Network+ Certification

Tools

OTDR

Power meter

Light source

Fiber certification equipment

Visual fault locator

Job description

Hardy Industries seeks skilled Fiber Testing and Splicing Technicians to support our national client base. This 1099 contractor role covers OTDR testing, fusion splicing, fault isolation, and field deployment across diverse environments.

Work independently in retail, medical, restaurant, corporate, telecom, and data center facilities. Travel within an 80‑mile radius from home is common; strong problem-solving and precision are essential.