• Overhead Lineman

    Southwire (Arlington, TX)


    Overhead Lineman

     

    **Date:** May 2, 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

    Position Summary

    This position is responsible for the safe repair and rejuvenation of medium to high voltage underground cables using Novinium’s patented technology and processes.

    Responsibilities

    Safety

     

    Work safely with no electrical contact incidents or personal injuries

     

    Enhance and advance a below zero incident safety culture and behavior

     

    Comprehend and follow OSHA and company safety rules

     

    Responsible for the safety of all people at a worksite

     

    Craftwork

     

    Operate TDR waveform and RF locating equipment to perform cable testing and analysis of cable paths, splice locations and neutral corrosion

     

    Place and operate cable injection equipment on de-energized and energized cables in transformers, switchgear, junction boxes and at other cable end points

     

    Perform air flow tests

     

    Prepare cable for injection activities, including electrical craftwork according to quality standards

     

    Inject URD and feeder cables with Novinium patented repair/rejuvenation fluids using sustained and un-sustained rejuvenation technologies

     

    Provide field service and set up injection equipment

     

    Switch medium voltage electrical circuits

     

    Write and implement cable switching orders, manage switching contact with circuit owner

     

    Climb poles to perform work if needed

     

    Carry out other duties as assigned

     

    Project Management

     

    May coordinate injection and digging activities (competency in excavation)

     

    Maintain rolling stock and equipment

     

    Select Injection Adapters, and cable accessories

     

    Assist Team Leader with job planning, hazard avoidance, and recording daily work records

     

    Operate company vehicles and equipment, including bucket trucks, as required

     

    Customer Relations

     

    Provide positive customer service

    Requirements

    Relevant work experience as a Lineman, Class A Lineman, Class B Lineman, First Class Power Lineman, or Cable Splicer with current certification or documentation

     

    Experience with underground line work, including URD, fault location and repair, and switching

     

    Strong Lineman underground craftwork skills, including inline splices, terminations and elbows

     

    Ability to read circuit maps

     

    Basic computer skills and entry level proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, internet/web)

     

    Understanding of basic construction skills

     

    Strong mechanical skills

     

    Familiarity with URD systems and cables, fault repair and switching

     

    Safe work record and a firm commitment to safety

     

    Valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record

     

    CDL preferred

     

    Passport and ability to travel to Canada preferred

     

    Working Conditions

     

    Able and willing to travel on a regular basis

    Able to safely climb poles if needed

    Able to lift, push, pull and carry at least 75 lbs. for a distance of 300 ft.

     

    Able to stand, kneel and work in confined spaces for an extended period of time

     

    Must be able to fit into a confined space rescue harness

     

    Must conduct digging operations as required

     

    Frequent sitting, standing and walking

     

    Frequent exposure to seasonal elements

     

    Conditions may vary based on assignment

     

    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