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IBEW Local 288 Job Calls

Waterloo, IA · Open inside-wireman calls, journeyman scale, and dispatch — updated daily.
2
OPEN CALLS
4
HANDS NEEDED
$38.00
JW SCALE / HR
Local vitals
Journeyman Scale
$38.00/hr
Total Package
$57.89/hr
Health & Welfare
$9.40
Contribution Pension
$7.44
NEBF Pension
$1.14
Vacation
$1.91
Working Dues
$2.09
Wage package last updated 6/26/26 · Wage data via unionpayscales.com
Contact
Address
1695 Burton Avenue Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone
(319) 233-8050
Website
www.ibew288.org
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Updated October 12, 2026 · 6:39 PM ET
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Two calls totaling four hands available in the Waterloo area, primarily industrial work with Paulson Electric and ESCO Electric.

2 open calls · 4 hands needed
1hand
Paulson ElectricJW
Various Jobsites, Waterloo Area, VARIOUS LOCATIONS · As long as needed · $38.00/hr
Base $38/hr plus $10/hr over scale. Current state of Iowa Journeyman's license and valid driver's license required. Must be able to work independently at various customers. Bring two forms of ID and report ASAP. Hours Per Week: 40+
3hands
ESCO ElectricJW
Shell Rock Soy Processing, Shell Rock Soy Processing · 3 Months · $38.00/hr
Base $38/hr plus $16.78/hr over scale. Working 4-10s with possible OT. Industrial, Rigid Conduit Work and Control Wiring. State License, Drug Screen, Steel Toe Boots, OSHA-10 required, and two forms of ID for I-9 Form. Report ASAP. Hours Per Week: 40+. Originally a long call for 6 Journeyman Wiremen; 3 of 6 positions already filled as of 10/12/26.

IBEW Local 288 out of Waterloo, IA currently has 2 open job calls on the books, needing about 4 hands. Journeyman scale runs $38.00/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 288 have open calls right now?

Yes — 2 open calls needing ~4 hands as of October 19, 2026, listed above and updated daily.

What's the journeyman scale at IBEW Local 288?

Inside JW base scale is $38.00/hr, plus $9.40 health & welfare.

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