Field Fiber Testing & Splicing Technician

Hardy-Industries; Texarkana (AR); Remote; 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. The role goes beyond basic installations, involving OTDR testing, fusion splicing, fault identification, and documentation of results across critical infrastructure.

You will work in the field across various environments, troubleshoot complex connectivity issues, and maintain high professionalism with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires fiber optic testing and troubleshooting experience.
• 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.
• At least 1 year of Fiber, IT, or Telecom experience, and one of: FOA/CFOT/BICSI/Network+ or 5+ years of field experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of fiber optic and technical tasks including but not limited to: fusion splicing, OTDR testing, and fiber certification.
• Fiber continuity testing and fault-distance identification.
• Documentation of test results, splicing records, and project deliverables.
• Installation, termination, and testing of fiber cabling.
• Identify and troubleshoot impairments in customer-premise and network-side infrastructure.
• Work across diverse environments including retail, medical, restaurant, corporate, telecom, and data center facilities.

Skills

Fiber testing

OTDR testing

Fusion splicing

Fiber certification equipment

Documentation & diagrams

Field service

Tools

OTDRs

Power meters

Light sources

Fiber certification equipment

Visual fault locators

Job description

Hardy Industries is seeking skilled Fiber Testing and Splicing Technicians to support our national client base. The role goes beyond basic installations, involving OTDR testing, fusion splicing, fault identification, and documentation of results across critical infrastructure.

You will work in the field across various environments, troubleshoot complex connectivity issues, and maintain high professionalism with clients and stakeholders.