Underground Lineman Apprentice - Orlando, FL

Southwire Company

The Role

Overview

Install, repair, and maintain underground/overhead power lines; assist with cable rejuvenation.

Key Responsibilities

  • switching orders
  • job planning
  • as‑builts
  • equipment operation
  • tool maintenance
  • circuit switching

Tasks

-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. -Write and implement switching orders, communicate switching instructions with customer dispatch. -Assist Team Leader with job planning, hazard avoidance and documenting daily work records. -Read maps and maintain customer as-builts. -Safely perform work in various field situations and safely operate company or rental assets including vehicles, aerial devices and various other equipment -Inspect, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE), tools and equipment. -Assist in mentoring and training of other Lineworkers. -Safely switch, test and ground medium/high voltage electrical circuits using 3-way communication

Benefits

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

The Company

About Southwire Company

-It steadily expanded into building wire, utility cable, tools and assembled solutions across North America and beyond. -Typical projects include supplying electrical infrastructure for residential construction, power transmission and high‑voltage utility networks. -The firm serves industrial, energy, utility and OEM sectors, emphasizing engineered cable systems and contractor tools. -Still family‑owned after 75 years, with a legacy of bold machinery expansion—from three machines to a global enterprise. -Its C7 covered conductor and MCAP cables showcase innovation in lightweight, corrosion‑resistant utility solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Utility

Residential

Commercial

Building Infrastructure

Industrial Products & Systems

Lighting Systems

Transportation Systems

Factory Power & Automation

Power Transmission and Distribution

Communications

Transit-System Cabling