Field Fiber Testing & Splicing Technician | OTDR Expert

Hardy-Industries; Centerton (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; 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 1099 contractor role involves field work across diverse environments, performing OTDR tests, splicing, and diagnostics beyond basic installations.

You will analyze impairments, document results, and coordinate with clients while maintaining high professional standards in a broad coverage territory. Training provided.

Qualifications

• Fiber optic 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.
• At least 1 year of Fiber, I.T., or Telecom experience, or 5+ years field experience with fiber/IT/telecom.

Responsibilities

• Perform fiber optic and technical tasks including splicing, testing, and certification.
• Fiber optic splicing using fusion and mechanical techniques.
• OTDR testing, power meter testing, light source testing, and certification.
• Fiber continuity testing and fault-distance identification.
• Connector inspection, cleaning, and remediation.
• Patch-cord troubleshooting and fiber jumper replacement.
• Install, termination, and testing of single-mode and multi-mode fibers.
• Identify and troubleshoot customer-premise and network impairments.
• Document test results, splicing records, and project deliverables.
• Work independently across retail, medical, restaurant, corporate, telecom, and data center environments.

Skills

Fiber testing

OTDR testing

Fusion splicing

Fiber certification

Troubleshooting

Fiber optics

Read diagrams

Tools

OTDR

Power meters

Light sources

Fiber certification equipment

Visual fault locator

Job description

Hardy Industries is seeking skilled Fiber Testing and Splicing Technicians to support our national client base. This 1099 contractor role involves field work across diverse environments, performing OTDR tests, splicing, and diagnostics beyond basic installations.

You will analyze impairments, document results, and coordinate with clients while maintaining high professional standards in a broad coverage territory. Training provided.