Underground Lineman Ground Hand

Underground Lineman Ground Hand

Date: May 6, 2026

Location: Ft Worth, TX, US, 76134

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.

Job Description

Position: Laborer

Department: Operations

Reports To: Team Leader

Supervises: N/A

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Responsibilities:

• General labor on job locations
• Set up and dismantle work site
• Flag traffic
• Signal Operators when moving equipment
• Hand Digging (shoveling) entrance and exit pits along with locating existing utilities
• Comply with proper safety standards and expectations
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned

Requirements:

• Able to perform physically demanding tasks
• Valid driver's license
• Class A license desired
• Able to perform safe work practices daily
• Able to lift, push, pull and carry at least 75 lbs. for a distance of 300 feet
• Able to work some nights and weekends
• Strong mechanical skills
• Ability to work outdoors
• Ability to read and write English
• Pass a drug screen and background check
• Knowledge of electrical utility work preferred
• Able to stand, kneel and work in confined spaces for an extended period of time

Working Conditions:

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, this role works in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

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.