Fiber Testing and/or Splicing IT Technician Contractor

Hardy Industries•Sahuarita, AZ

5d•$22 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Hardy Industries is seeking skilled, driven Fiber Testing and Splicing Technicians to support our growing national client base. This role goes far beyond simple cable testing — one day you may be certifying fiber links with an OTDR, the next you're troubleshooting network impairments, performing fusion splicing (only if you know how), replacing damaged jumpers, or identifying faults across critical infrastructure. If you're the kind of person who thrives in the field and enjoys solving complex connectivity challenges, this opportunity is for you.

Requirements

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 , and one of the following:
FOA Certification
CFOT Certification
BICSI Certification
Network+ Certification
OR 5+ years verifiable Fiber, I.T., or Telecom field experience
Reliable personal vehicle (Public transportation not accepted)
Valid driver's license
Must have a standard set of fiber optic and telecommunications tools
Ability to safely handle and operate fiber testing and splicing equipment
Ability to accept job assignments based on your availability; being available for emergency or after-hours work is a strong advantage
Strong attention to detail, punctuality, professionalism, and quality workmanship

Nice To Haves

if you have the following it's a plus but do NOT rush out to buy them:
1KM OTDR
multi color VFL's
fiber cleaning kit
fusion splicer kit
optical multimeter
Laptop capable of documenting test results and accessing project documentation
Smartphone with mobile hotspot

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 - (Select techs who already know how)
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
Work independently across various environments including retail, medical, restaurant, corporate, telecommunications, and data center facilities
Maintain a high standard of professionalism with clients and project stakeholders
Be available to accept service requests within your coverage territory depending on your availability, NOT FULL TIME

Benefits

Flexible schedule
Profit sharing
Training & development
1099 contractor position
Paid hourly while on site
Travel pay included (based on travel time; approximately an 80-mile radius from home)
App-based tracking for job time and travel
Opportunity to work on fiber infrastructure, telecommunications, enterprise networking, and data center projects nationwide
Exposure to new technologies, clients, and challenging technical environments
Opportunity to expand your fiber optic, telecommunications, and networking skill set