Step 01. Pay
Southwire Corp Lineman Pay and Salary Information
The average Lineman salary Southwire hourly pay ranges from approximately $16 per hour. Southwire Corp has a health insurance program.

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2026 current openings
Georgia
Headquarters
Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
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Southwire Corp is hiring linemen. Southwire’s reputation for quality and service continues to grow, boasting more than 7,000 employees throughout the world. Southwire is one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of building wire and utility cable, as well as the tools used in their installation.
Step 01. Pay
The average Lineman salary Southwire hourly pay ranges from approximately $16 per hour. Southwire Corp has a health insurance program.
Step 02. Apprentice
Apprentices at Southwire Corp are tasked with the removal and maintenance of OH/UG primary line facilities and secondary services. Installation of OH/UG transformers and the wiring of all types of transformer banks. Installation, including the wiring of regulators, capacitors, and reclosers and Driving of different sizes and types of trucks.
Step 03. Journeyman
Journeyman lineman at Southwire Corp Securing the safety of yourself and others, Assisting fellow line-workers in meeting project objectives, Operating vehicles and equipment in a professional manner, Continuing training to improve technical and leadership skills.
Step 04. Hiring
To become a Lineman at Southwire Corp requires assembled products, contractor equipment, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions and driver license.
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