While specific wage sheets for 2025/2026 are typically kept in the members-only portal of the Local 396 website (due to the collective bargaining agreement), the market standard for Inside Wiremen in major metros like Las Vegas is competitive. Entry-level positions for construction wiremen often start at a percentage of the Journeyman rate (e.g., 40% for CW-1), but Journeymen can expect a full package that includes health and welfare, pension, and 401(k) benefits in addition to their hourly wage.
Summer jobs in Southern Nevada routinely exceed 110°F (43°C). Contractors expect workers to be fully acclimatized, properly hydrated, and equipped with appropriate hot-weather safety gear.
“Call #1032 – ABC Electric – Riverside Solar Farm – 30 JW Inside Wiremen – 5-10s – 3 months – Book 1”
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IBEW 396 job calls can be categorized into several types, including: ibew 396 job calls
Logging into the official IBEW Local 396 website to view active job postings, project locations, contractor names, and required certifications.
Given the boom in Las Vegas, Local 396 is a popular destination for travelers (Book 2 signatories). However, there are specific tips for success:
A valid IBEW travel card or dues receipt confirming you are a member in good standing if bidding on Book 1 or Book 2.
Some calls require a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class A), specific OSHA certifications (OSHA 10 or 30 ET&D), or drug testing clearance before stepping onto the property. The Jurisdiction of IBEW Local 396 While specific wage sheets for 2025/2026 are typically
Standard 40-hour weeks or heavy overtime (e.g., 5x10s or 6x12s)
Most major GCs (like Perini, Penta, or M.J. Dean) require a 10-panel urine test and a site-specific safety orientation within 24 hours of accepting the call.
This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to know about the job call process, the specific work coming to Southern Nevada, and the administrative steps required to stay on the "Books" at Local 396.
Attending scheduled dispatch hours at the union hall in Las Vegas. What to Look for in an IBEW 396 Job Referral If you share with third parties, their policies apply
The Ultimate Guide to IBEW Local 396 Job Calls: How to Land Your Next Dispatch
Keep your union dues paid ahead of schedule. Delinquent members are ineligible to bid on active job calls.
| | Action | |---|---| | 1 | Be on an active out-of-work list (Book 1 or Book 2). Must have current dues and referral slip. | | 2 | Call dispatch line (or visit hall at 1875 S. Grove Ave, Ontario, CA). | | 3 | When a call is announced that matches your classification and willingness to travel, travel time, you “sign the call” – in person or by phone (if allowed). | | 4 | Dispatch gives you a referral slip with contractor name, start date/time, job site address, foreman name. | | 5 | Report to work on the specified date. If you refuse a valid call without good cause, you move to bottom of list or lose referral rights for 30 days. |
While specific wage sheets for 2025/2026 are typically kept in the members-only portal of the Local 396 website (due to the collective bargaining agreement), the market standard for Inside Wiremen in major metros like Las Vegas is competitive. Entry-level positions for construction wiremen often start at a percentage of the Journeyman rate (e.g., 40% for CW-1), but Journeymen can expect a full package that includes health and welfare, pension, and 401(k) benefits in addition to their hourly wage.
Summer jobs in Southern Nevada routinely exceed 110°F (43°C). Contractors expect workers to be fully acclimatized, properly hydrated, and equipped with appropriate hot-weather safety gear.
“Call #1032 – ABC Electric – Riverside Solar Farm – 30 JW Inside Wiremen – 5-10s – 3 months – Book 1”
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IBEW 396 job calls can be categorized into several types, including:
Logging into the official IBEW Local 396 website to view active job postings, project locations, contractor names, and required certifications.
Given the boom in Las Vegas, Local 396 is a popular destination for travelers (Book 2 signatories). However, there are specific tips for success:
A valid IBEW travel card or dues receipt confirming you are a member in good standing if bidding on Book 1 or Book 2.
Some calls require a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class A), specific OSHA certifications (OSHA 10 or 30 ET&D), or drug testing clearance before stepping onto the property. The Jurisdiction of IBEW Local 396
Standard 40-hour weeks or heavy overtime (e.g., 5x10s or 6x12s)
Most major GCs (like Perini, Penta, or M.J. Dean) require a 10-panel urine test and a site-specific safety orientation within 24 hours of accepting the call.
This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to know about the job call process, the specific work coming to Southern Nevada, and the administrative steps required to stay on the "Books" at Local 396.
Attending scheduled dispatch hours at the union hall in Las Vegas. What to Look for in an IBEW 396 Job Referral
The Ultimate Guide to IBEW Local 396 Job Calls: How to Land Your Next Dispatch
Keep your union dues paid ahead of schedule. Delinquent members are ineligible to bid on active job calls.
| | Action | |---|---| | 1 | Be on an active out-of-work list (Book 1 or Book 2). Must have current dues and referral slip. | | 2 | Call dispatch line (or visit hall at 1875 S. Grove Ave, Ontario, CA). | | 3 | When a call is announced that matches your classification and willingness to travel, travel time, you “sign the call” – in person or by phone (if allowed). | | 4 | Dispatch gives you a referral slip with contractor name, start date/time, job site address, foreman name. | | 5 | Report to work on the specified date. If you refuse a valid call without good cause, you move to bottom of list or lose referral rights for 30 days. |
