Local vitals
Journeyman Scale
$40.89/hr
Total Package
$57.00/hr
Health & Welfare
$7.32
Defined Pension
$7.56
NEBF Pension
$1.23
Working Dues
4.00%
Wage package last updated 10/21/22 · Wage data via unionpayscales.com
Contact
Address
1250 Reynolds Street Augusta, GA 30901
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Updated October 12, 2026 · 6:57 PM ET
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Work Outlook
Local 1579 has 1 call for 1 inside wireman, primarily industrial work at the Savannah River Site.
1 open call · 1 hands needed
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J & R ElectricJW
IBEW Lineman Local 1579 out of Augusta, GA currently has 1 open job call on the books, needing about 1 hands. Journeyman scale runs $40.89/hr. Calls below are pulled live from the local's dispatch — sign the appropriate book and call the hall to confirm before you roll.
Does IBEW Lineman Local 1579 have open calls right now?
Yes — 1 open call needing ~1 hands as of October 19, 2026, listed above and updated daily.
What's the journeyman scale at IBEW Lineman Local 1579?
Journeyman lineman base scale is $40.89/hr, plus $7.32 health & welfare.
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