How to hire a wireman

How to hire a wireman, step by step

Here's a step-by-step wireman hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a wireman job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new wireman
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The wireman hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect wireman also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of wireman salaries for various roles:

   Type of Wireman	Description	Hourly rate
   Wireman	Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories.	$12-19
   Low Voltage Technician	A low voltage technician is responsible for monitoring and installing low-voltage cables and systems for electronic equipment and communication devices. Low voltage technicians analyze blueprints and schematics to connect the cables safely and accurately... Show more	$14-24
   Electrician Technician	The main duties of an electrical technician involve the assembly, evaluation, testing, and maintenance of electronic or electrical wiring and equipment. Sometimes, electrical technicians can take the role of electrical engineers or electricians... Show more	$20-37

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Work Ethic
   • Electrical Conduit
   • Switches
   • Electrical Systems
   • Transformers
   • Safety Standards
   • PLC
   • Light Fixtures
   • Test Equipment
   • Circuit Breakers
   • Electrical Components
   • Electrical Equipment
   • Switchboards

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   Responsibilities:

   • Programme and manage CISCO VOIP telephone systems as well as coordinated site installation that provide an organize work space.
   • Remove, analyze, identify issue install properly working pressure transducers, effectively accomplishing priorities to go underway.
   • Install and maintain control equipment, power circuit breakers, voltage regulators, equipment, transformers, and other electrical equipment.
   • Work in teams to troubleshoot various electrical problems.
   • Manufacture transfer switches and circuit breakers filling weekly customer orders.
   • Assemble rod pump controls from drawings, such as VFD's.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your wireman job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A wireman can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, wiremen' average salary in florida is 57% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level wiremen 38% less than senior-level wiremen.
   • Certifications. A wireman with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a wireman's salary.

   Average wireman salary

   $15.29hourly

   $31,807 yearly

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   Entry-level wireman salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a wireman job description

   A wireman job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a wireman job description:

   Wireman job description example

   Tek Wissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client is industrial automation and information-providing solutions. It operates through 2 segments and Control Products & Solutions segment offers motor starters, motor, and circuit protection devices, push buttons, signaling devices, termination and protection devices, and various packaged automation and information solutions.
   Wireman 1 Location: Houston TX 77032 Duration: 11 Months Job Type: Contract Work Type: Onsite
   Job Description: Primarily installs components assemblies and electrical wiring in control panels according to wiring diagrams for shipment. Also responsible for the following duties.
   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reads work orders, follows production drawings and sample assemblies or receives verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed. Lays out diagram for electrical installations according to wiring specifications. Drills and taps holes in specified locations for mounting control units. Attaches breakers, relays, contactors, bus bars, transformers, plugging devices, fuse blocks and others to mounting holes with bolts and screws. Cuts, strips, bends, and mounts wires to connect electrical units. Inspects and tests completed electrical assemblies as required. Boxes or bags products as required. Affixes labels to product. Insures completeness of paperwork. Forwards completed orders to shipping department. Discusses errors in diagrams or production order with supervisor or engineer to clarify assembly issues Other duties as assigned by the Production Manager.
   QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Mechanical and electrical aptitude. Ability to read and understand basic motor starter wiring diagram. Knowledgeable of basic hand tools and measuring devices.
   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Two year certificate from college or technical school; or 1 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
   LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to employees of the organization.
   MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
   
   REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
   
   PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and climb or balance. The employee is required to walk; reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
   WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative action Employer (m/f/d/v) supporting workforce diversity.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right wireman for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your wireman job on Zippia to find and attract quality wireman candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit wiremen, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new wireman

   Once you've selected the best wireman candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new wireman. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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