Step 01. Pay
Windstream Lineman Pay and Salary Information
The average Windstream Lineman salary ranges from approximately $34,000 per year. Windstream benefits and perks, including insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation policy.
2
2026 current openings
Arkansas
Headquarters
Groundmen · Apprentices · Journeymen
Hiring for
Contractor · before you apply
Windstream is hiring linemen. Windstream offers managed communications services, including SD-WAN and UCaaS, and high-capacity bandwidth and transport services to businesses across the U.S. The company also provides premium broadband, entertainment and security services through an enhanced fiber network and 5G fixed wireless service to consumers and small and midsize businesses primarily in rural areas in 18 states.
Step 02. Apprentice
Lineman Apprenticeships at Windstream
As a Groundman/ Apprentice Lineman at Windstream you will assist and learn under a Journeyman Lineman in Building and Maintaining Powerlines for various Utility Contractors. This Job also consists of working sometimes in inclement weather such as Hurricanes, Snow Storms, Tornadoes, Hard Freezes, & Fires.
Step 03. Journeyman
Windstream Journeyman Lineman Jobs
Journeyman lineman at Windstream must have Securing the safety of yourself and others, Assisting fellow line-workers in meeting project objectives, Readily joining storm restoration efforts in times of need.
Step 04. Hiring
Windstream Lineman Job Hiring Process
To become a Lineman at Windstream must have a High School diploma or equivalent and 1-2 years experience. College hours or a college degree may be substituted for some experience as deemed appropriate. This is a safety sensitive position.
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