Step 01. Pay
Memphis Light Gas and Water Lineman Pay and Salary Information
The estimated total pay for a Lineman at Memphis Light Gas and Water is $101,997 per year. Memphis Light Gas and Water has health insurance program.

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Memphis Light Gas and Water
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2026 current openings
Tennessee
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Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
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Municipal utility · before you apply
Memphis Light Gas and Water is hiring linemen. MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 439,000 customers in Memphis and Shelby County.
Step 01. Pay
The estimated total pay for a Lineman at Memphis Light Gas and Water is $101,997 per year. Memphis Light Gas and Water has health insurance program.
Step 02. Apprentice
The Apprentice Lineman at Memphis Light Gas and Water assists Journeyman Lineman and the Foreman while in training and learning the trade. Responsible for performing diversified work related to the construction and maintenance of poles, power lines, auxiliary facilities, and equipment for the distribution of electricity. Provide technical skills needed for the operation and maintenance of reliable electrical services for the consumer, completing jobs with quality and timeliness
Step 03. Journeyman
Journeyman lineman at Memphis Light Gas and Water will assist your team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems. The work involves the performance of skilled tasks in accordance with standard trade practices. The lineman-A monitors work to ensure supervised operations are conducted in a safe, efficient and effective manner according to the required standards.
Step 04. Hiring
To become a Lineman at Memphis Light Gas and Water requires Must have successfully completed an approved Lineman Apprenticeship Program or equivalent experience and training.
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