Construction Wireman; CW Racine

PHYSICAL CONDITION Must be physically capable of performing the work of the trade with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants who reach employable status must successfully pass a drug screen prior to placement in the field.

Minimum Qualifications

• AGE Minimum of 18 years of age.
• PHYSICAL CONDITION Must be physically capable of performing the work of the trade with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants who reach employable status must successfully pass a drug screen prior to placement in the field.
• DRIVER’S LICENSE Must have a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.
• RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION You must have reliable transportation to get to the construction site and from job to job.
• OSHA 10 SAFETY The OSHA 10 Safety Training for the Construction Industry certification is desired for all workers. If you wish, you may complete this training online at:  Be sure to complete “OSHA-10 Hour for Construction Industry.” There is a $59 online fee.

Additional Information Regarding The Program

• Work – A CW is required to work for an electrical contractor on various construction projects.
• Cost – Each worker will have to purchase their own hand tools (list will be provided).
• Join the Racine Local Union - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) #430. There is a one-time initiation fee and quarterly dues you will be required to pay AFTER you are hired.
• Each worker will be required to apply for a Registered Electrician License after hire. The cost for this license is $35.

License – WI State Law requires that anyone who performs electrical wiring must have a State of WI Electrical License. As a CW you will be required to obtain and keep current a State of WI Electrical License. The License type designated for CWs is the Registered Electrician License. The initial fee for the License is $35. The License will also be required to be renewed annually based on original issue date.

Renewal Requirements

This will be your license and you alone will be responsible for keeping it current or you will be unable to work.

Examples

Examples of Types of Projects Worked On

• Commercial – Office Buildings, Hospitals, Schools and Shopping Centers
• Industrial – Small Machine Shops, AC/Delco, Briggs & Stratton, Rexnord

Examples of Tasks Performed by Construction Electricians

Bending conduit/pulling of wire and cable/lighting fixture installation/digging a trench for cable or conduit/installing Romex or BX/wiring & setting of service switch gear/mounting and wiring transformers/reading blueprints

Examples of Factors That Can Affect Job Conditions

• Stage of construction – open walls, no windows, unsealed roof
• Weather – heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, dampness
• Cleanliness – mud, dust, debris, water
• Noise – tools, equipment, manufacturing lines
• Heavy lifting – large conduit, large cable, cartons of material

Above the Ground – In the electrical construction trade, the majority of work is done above the ground. This work is performed using ladders, scaffolding and power lifts. If you have a fear of heights, the construction electrician program is not for you.

County Work Area – When placed with a contractor, you can expect to consistently work anywhere in the Racine county area.

Wages And Benefits For CW Union Members

• CW classification and wages are based on proven on-the-job experience.
• There are also additional benefits included in the wage package:
  Vacation and Holiday, Health and Welfare, Local Pension, NEBF Pension
• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.