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IBEW Local 1516 Job Calls

Jonesboro, AR · Open inside-wireman calls, journeyman scale, and dispatch — updated daily.
8
OPEN CALLS
39
HANDS NEEDED
$31.01
JW SCALE / HR
Local vitals
Journeyman Scale
$31.01/hr
Total Package
$46.04/hr
Health & Welfare
$8.10
Defined Pension
$6.00
NEBF Pension
$0.93
Working Dues
4.50%
Wage package last updated 10/10/24 · Wage data via unionpayscales.com
Contact
Address
9400 E Highland Drive Jonesboro, AR 72401 PO Box 577 Jonesboro, AR 72403
Phone
(870) 932-2114
Website
ww.ibew1516.com
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Updated October 12, 2026 · 6:48 PM ET
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Work Outlook

Eight calls seeking 39 hands across industrial steel mills and manufacturing facilities with most positions offering premium pay and extended hours.

8 open calls · 39 hands needed
20hands
Cache Valley ElectricJW
Big River Steel Shutdown · Short Call, October 19-October 25 · $44.55/hr
per diem $150.00 per day incentive for every full day workedTo get on the list for this short call, you must contact the Hall. Orientation on October 16. 11.5 Hour Days. JW Pay Rate $44.55. Supervised Drug Screen Required. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION. AR State Electrical License Required. Long Sleeve Shirt and Steel Toe Boots Required.
3hands
Cache Valley ElectricJW
Big River Steel · 1 year
Currently working 5-8s. Paying $10.00 Over scale (premium on top of base, base not stated). Drug Screen Required. AR State Electrical License Required. Long Sleeve Shirt and Steel Toe Boots Required.
1hand
Speakes ElectricJW
Big River Steel
Working 4-10s. Possible OT. AR Electrical License Required. Drug Screen Required. Long Sleeve Shirt and Steel Toe Boots Required.
1hand
Cache Valley ElectricJW
NYS · Several Months
Currently working 4-10s. Paying $10.00 Over scale (premium on top of base, base not stated). AR State Electrical License Required. Pre-Employment Drug Screen Required. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION. Steel Toe Boots Required. Long Sleeve Shirt Required.
2hands
Speakes ElectricJW
Nucor Hickman
Currently working 4-10s. AR State Electrical License Required. Long Sleeve Shirts Required. Steel Toe Boots Required.
4hands
Edgar ElectricJW
Tate - Paragould · Unknown (Long Call)
Working 5-10s + Possible Saturdays. Paying $15.00 over scale (premium on top of base, base not stated). All OT is DT. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION. AR State Electrical License Required. Steel Toe Boots Required.
6hands
Edgar ElectricJW
Tate - Pocahontas · Long Call
Working 5-10s + Possible Saturdays. Paying $15.00 over scale (premium on top of base, base not stated). All overtime is double time. AR State Electrical License Required. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION. Steel Toe Boots Required.
2hands
Task ElectricJW
Shop Call · Long Call
Currently working 5-8s+. AR Electrical License Required.

IBEW Local 1516 out of Jonesboro, AR currently has 8 open job calls on the books, needing about 39 hands. Journeyman scale runs $31.01/hr. Calls below are pulled live from the local's dispatch — sign the appropriate book and call the hall to confirm before you roll.

Does IBEW Local 1516 have open calls right now?

Yes — 8 open calls needing ~39 hands as of October 19, 2026, listed above and updated daily.

What's the journeyman scale at IBEW Local 1516?

Inside JW base scale is $31.01/hr, plus $8.10 health & welfare.

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