Ibew 396 Job Calls -

This is the most common method.

Disclaimer: Union bylaws and dispatch procedures can change. Always verify current rules with the Business Manager or Dispatch Office at Local 396 before making travel or employment decisions.

Effective systems include:

If you are currently on the books (laid off) or moving to Las Vegas, here is exactly how to secure an IBEW 396 job call:

Step 1: Sign the Books You must physically or digitally sign the out-of-work list. Local 396 uses an automated system but often requires in-person verification for new members. ibew 396 job calls

Step 2: Check the List (6:00 AM Daily) Visit the official dispatch portal or call the hall. Note the call numbers and the contractors.

Step 3: Wait for Your Number Contractors request "X" number of men. If you are number 32, and the contractor needs 10 men, you need 22 people ahead of you to either take a call or get RIF’d back to the bottom. This is the most common method

Step 4: The Call When your number comes up, dispatch calls/emails you. You have a very short window (usually 60 minutes) to accept or refuse.

Step 5: Drug Test & Orientation 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. Disclaimer: Union bylaws and dispatch procedures can change

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.