Ibew 396 Job Calls [work] Jun 2026
Local 396 covers a vast geographic territory. Being willing to travel outside major metro areas increases your chances of getting a call quickly.
Wages at IBEW 396 vary by classification and experience level.
Employers also benefit from IBEW 396 job calls, including:
Like most IBEW locals, they use a "book" system (Book 1 for locals, Book 2 for travelers). Online Re-sign: Members must typically "re-sign" the books between the 10th and 16th of each month to remain eligible for calls. Long vs. Short Calls: ibew 396 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. |
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IBEW Local 396 is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It represents thousands of skilled workers in the utility, outside line construction, and telecommunications industries. Unlike "inside" locals that focus primarily on commercial and residential building structures, Local 396 specializes heavily in: Local 396 covers a vast geographic territory
represent the primary dispatch and hiring system for outside electrical, utility, and telecommunications workers across Southern Nevada. Headquartered at 3520 Boulder Highway in Las Vegas , IBEW Local 396 manages specialized labor pools for massive energy infrastructure, utility construction, and regional communications systems. For journeyman linemen, equipment operators, and groundmen looking to secure highly paid union work in the region, understanding how Local 396 distributes job calls is essential for a successful dispatch. Geographic & Trade Jurisdiction
| | Contractor | Location | Class. | # | Shift | Duration | Book | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 2045 | Baker Electric | Moreno Valley | JW | 8 | 5-8s | 4 months | 1 | | 2046 | Rosendin | Jurupa Valley | Sound & Comm | 3 | 4-10s | 6 months | 1 & 2 | | 2047 | Gibson Electric | Rancho Cucamonga | CE/CW (3rd yr) | 2 | 5-8s | 2 weeks | 1 | | 2048 | Cupertino Electric | Desert Hot Springs | JW (Solar) | 12 | 6-10s | 60 days | 1 only |
When you hear a job call read aloud (dispatch line), it follows a standardized format: Employers also benefit from IBEW 396 job calls,
Check for (e.g., Groundman vs. Lineman) Look for local training/certification classes in Las Vegas Ibew 396 | Las Vegas Linemen Union Information
Securing a job through a Local 396 call offers some of the highest compensation packages in the skilled trades sector:
