Apprentice, Lineworker 1
Date: Jul 12, 2025
Location: Arlington, TX, US, 76018
Company: Southwire Company LLC
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Job Description
Job Summary/Objective:
This position is responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of underground and/or overhead electrical power lines of our customers. In addition, this position may participate in the rejuvenation of medium to high voltage unground power cables using Southwire’s patented technologies and processes.
Key Responsibilities
• Safely switch, test and ground medium/high voltage electrical circuits using 3-way communication
• Read maps and maintain customer as-builts.
• Write and implement switching orders, communicate switching instructions with customer dispatch.
• Inspect, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE), tools and equipment.
• Assist Team Leader with job planning, hazard avoidance and documenting daily work records.
• Assist in mentoring and training of other Lineworkers.
• Safely perform work in various field situations and safely operate company or rental assets including vehicles, aerial devices and various other equipment
• Enhance and advance a culture of zero incident safety culture and behavior.
• Understand and follow OSHA Regulations in addition to company and local safety rules and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Arlington Texas
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas