Field Fiber Testing & Splicing Technician (OTDR)

Hardy-Industries; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; 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, including OTDR testing, troubleshooting impairments, and fusion splicing where applicable.

You will work in varied environments, from retail to data center facilities, on a 1099 contractor basis. The position offers a flexible schedule, travel pay within an 80-mile radius, and app-based time tracking.

Qualifications

• Fiber optic testing and troubleshooting experience required.
• Experience with OTDRs, power meters, light sources, fiber certification equipment.
• Ability to read network diagrams and splice schematics.
• 1 year of Fiber, IT, or Telecom experience, or 5+ years field experience.

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.

Skills

Fiber testing

OTDR testing

Fiber splicing

Network troubleshooting

Fiber certification

Read diagrams

Education

FOA Certification

CFOT Certification

BICSI Certification

Network+ Certification

Tools

OTDR equipment

Power meters

Light sources

Fusion splicer

Visual fault locator

Fiber testing tools

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, including OTDR testing, troubleshooting impairments, and fusion splicing where applicable.

You will work in varied environments, from retail to data center facilities, on a 1099 contractor basis. The position offers a flexible schedule, travel pay within an 80-mile radius, and app-based time tracking.