Southwire is growing and we are actively looking to grow our UNDERGROUND linemen crews! If you are willing to travel (at the company's expense) usually for no more than 2 weeks at a time, have underground experience, and are looking for a long-term career with benefits this may be the job for you.

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, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. 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 commitment to delivering quality and service to our customers, exercising environmental stewardship, enhancing the well-being of our employees and giving back to the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

Our Services and Solutions business is a rapidly growing division of Southwire, serving electrical utilities across North America with an advanced portfolio of utility services and smart grid solutions that enhance the reliability and resiliency of the electric grid. This position supports our cable rejuvenation services, which utilizes our proven and advancing technology to rehabilitate previously installed underground electrical cables. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability means opportunities to grow your career.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

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 boxers and 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 unsustained 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)
Maintaining rolling stock and equipment
Select injection adapters and cable accessories
Assist Team Leader with job planning, hazard avoidance, and record 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, 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, opus, 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 in 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

Benefits We Offer:

401K with Matching & Pension Plan (eligible for pension after 1,000 hours worked)
Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, Vision)
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Long & Short-Term Disability
Supplemental Insurance Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
Parental Leave
& More

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42.00 - $46.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Have you completed an apprenticeship? Where at?
How many years of Underground electric line experience do you have?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)
CDL A (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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