FIBER TEST TECHNIANS
Independent Contractor
Ohio
Columbus
Starts
Mid-January 2026
Pay
To Be Determined - Based on Experience
Qualifications
>1-3+ years of hands-on experience in fiber optic testing, fiber splicer/tester roles (OSP/ISP). >Proficient with fiber power meters & visual fault locator/red light. >Ability to read & work from fiber plans, splice docs & network design prints. >Strong understanding of single mode fiber, basic fiber loss budgets, connector types & industry best practices for cleaning/handling. >Tolerate various weather conditions & work various shifts. >Valid driver's license & reliable transportation.
Other Requirements
**Experience support large scale FTTx, backbone, or data-center fiber deployments, include close coordination with splicing crews. **Certifications such as FOA, CFOT, ETA fiber certifications or OEM-specific OTDR/OLTS training. **Prior experience working under production-based metrics (test points per day, route completions, etc.)
Job Description
Technicians will perform central-office testing of fiber optic links using industry standard test equipment and document results for customer acceptance and trouble shooting. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
> Perform end-to-end fiber testing on new and existing fiber plant using power meters, OLTS, OTDR, and visual fault locator/red light tools.
> Conduct optical continuity, insertion loss, and reflectance testing verify compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
> Interpret OTDR traces and OLTS results to identify, locate and document faults, excessive loss, macro-bends or other impairments.
> Complete test reports, labeling, and as-built documentation accurately and on time, using company templates or customer portals.
> Work closely with fiber construction/splicing crews to coordinate test windows, identify issues in the field, and verify remediation.
> Inspect, clean, and maintain fiber connectors, jumpers, and test leads using appropriate fiber inspection and cleaning tools.
> Follow safety procedures, traffic control requirements, and site access rule for outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) environments.
> Protect and maintain test equipment (OTDR, OLTS, power meters, VFL, laptops/tablets) and ensure calibration/firmware is current.
> Perform end-to-end fiber testing on new and existing fiber plant using power meters, OLTS, OTDR, and visual fault locator/red light tools.
> Conduct optical continuity, insertion loss, and reflectance testing verify compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
> Interpret OTDR traces and OLTS results to identify, locate and document faults, excessive loss, macro-bends or other impairments.
> Complete test reports, labeling, and as-built documentation accurately and on time, using company templates or customer portals.
> Work closely with fiber construction/splicing crews to coordinate test windows, identify issues in the field, and verify remediation.
> Inspect, clean, and maintain fiber connectors, jumpers, and test leads using appropriate fiber inspection and cleaning tools.
> Follow safety procedures, traffic control requirements, and site access rule for outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) environments.
> Protect and maintain test equipment (OTDR, OLTS, power meters, VFL, laptops/tablets) and ensure calibration/firmware is current.
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Susan Deadrick
Liana Salazar
Liana Salazar
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