Ibew 396 Job Calls ⇒ 【PREMIUM】

IBEW Local 396 (also referred to as “The Inland Empire Local”) represents inside wiremen, sound & communication technicians, residential wiremen, and limited energy technicians. Its jurisdiction covers:

The union operates a Hiring Hall (out-of-work list) and a dispatch system where contractors request specific classifications of electricians for specific durations.

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The $12 billion high-speed rail project connecting Las Vegas to Rancho Cucamonga is a massive driver. While the track is rail-specific, the stations, signal systems, and power substations require JWs. Expect a surge in IBEW 396 job calls for travel to Primm or the Cajon Pass area. ibew 396 job calls

Nevada is the Saudi Arabia of solar. Calls for Moapa and Dry Lake are common. Warning: These are brutal in the summer. The pay is the same, but the physical toll is high. Many local hands avoid these calls, leaving them open for travelers or lower-book hands.

Every morning (usually by 6:00 AM PST), Local 396 publishes the "Hot Jobs" list. Here is a hypothetical example of what an IBEW 396 job call looks like:

Call #5210 Contractor: Helix Electric Location: Moapa Valley (Solar Array) Classification: JW (Journeyman Wireman) Scale: $49.50/hr (Current rate as of 2025) + $9.30/hr Health & Welfare + $5.25/hr Pension Duration: Long Call (6 months) Shift: Mon-Thurs, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM (4/10s) Report: Must have OSHA 30 and NV Blue Card. IBEW Local 396 (also referred to as “The

If you are #1 on Book 1, you can accept this call. If you refuse it, you go to the bottom of the list.

Your ability to get a job call depends entirely on which "Book" you are on.

The Rule: If you are on Book 1 and there are 50 calls available, you work. If you are on Book 2 and there are 50 calls but 52 Book 1 members ahead of you, you wait. The union operates a Hiring Hall (out-of-work list)

| Call # | Date Issued | Contractor | Job Location | Classification | Duration | Status | |--------|-------------|------------|--------------|----------------|-----------|--------| | 396-01 | [Date] | [Name] | [City, WA] | Inside Wireman | [e.g., 2 wks] | Filled | | 396-02 | [Date] | [Name] | [City, WA] | Low Voltage (06) | [e.g., perm] | Open | | 396-03 | [Date] | [Name] | [City, WA] | Residential (01) | [e.g., 1 mo] | Filled |

This report summarizes the job call practices, processes, and related issues for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 396 (hereafter “Local 396”). It covers how job calls are issued, referral procedures, dispatch rules, typical classifications, recordkeeping, common challenges, and recommendations to improve fairness and operational efficiency.