Book II is for IBEW members from other "sister" locals across the country. If Local 396 exhausts Book I and still has open job calls, traveling brothers and sisters on Book II are given the opportunity to take the work. Books III & IV (Varying Experience and Non-Members)
Working in the Nevada desert means dealing with extreme heat. Make sure your personal gear, hydration habits, and clothing are suited for triple-digit summer temperatures.
Nevada has strict workplace safety regulations. Ensure your OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 card is construction-specific and has been refreshed if required by state law. ibew 396 job calls
Book 1 is the inner sanctum—local members in good standing. Book 2 is the traveling "permit" men, the journeymen who roam the country chasing the check. The order of these books creates a constant, low-frequency tension. When the job calls are plentiful, the gate is open, and the distinction matters little. But when the work slows, the protection of Book 1 becomes a fortress. The job call, in these moments, is not just a job; it is a validation of belonging. It is the local saying to its own: We take care of our own first.
To be eligible for calls, you must sign the "books" (the referral register) in person or through the approved digital method at 3520 Boulder Highway, Las Vegas. Understanding the "Books" System (Referral Register) Book II is for IBEW members from other
The job call system at IBEW 396 is a referral-based dispatch process. When contractors need manpower, they contact the union hall. The dispatcher then refers qualified members from the in order of seniority. This ensures fair distribution of work opportunities.
Standard 40-hour weeks or heavy overtime (e.g., 5x10s or 6x12s) Make sure your personal gear, hydration habits, and
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:
Positions requiring certification and experience. Apprentice Lineman: Opportunities to learn the trade.
: Construction and maintenance of electrical transmission lines, substations, and switchyards. Specialized Utility Roles
Journeyman Linemen from other IBEW locals looking for work in the 396 jurisdiction. Groundman Books: Separate books used for laborers.