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IBEW Local 48 Job Calls

Portland, OR · Open inside-wireman calls, journeyman scale, and dispatch — updated daily.
11
OPEN CALLS
22
HANDS NEEDED
$65.50
JW SCALE / HR
Local vitals
Journeyman Scale
$65.50/hr
Total Package
$96.71/hr
Health & Welfare
$10.05
Defined Pension
$9.50
Contribution Pension
$5.27
NEBF Pension
$1.97
401(k)
$4.42
Vacation
$2.42 DEDUCT
Working Dues
4.50%
Wage package last updated 2/18/26 · Wage data via unionpayscales.com
Contact
Address
15937 NE Airport Way Portland, OR 97230
Phone
(503) 256-4848
Email
info@ibew48.com
Website
www.ibew48.com
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Updated October 12, 2026 · 6:37 PM ET
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Local 48 has 11 calls for 22 hands with work split between industrial projects (lumber mill, data center), commercial panel fabrication, and telecom/VDV installations.

11 open calls · 22 hands needed
1hand
CAPITOL ELECTRIC INCTelecom/VDV
Portland/Vancouver Metro
OR LEA & WA06 REQUIRED - multiple TI working 5x8's - 72 hour drug test - access and security experience preferred - must be able to climb stairs, ladders, in and out of EWP - call Bob Henderson after taking dispatch 971-506-3495 - bring I-9 documentation, driver's license, SS card or passport, yellow dispatch paperwork, Washington WA-06 and Oregon LEA licenses
1hand
CACHE VALLEY ELECTRIC CO.Telecom/VDV
Portland metro · TBD
OR LEA required - 5x8's with potential OT - 6 month drug card/test - copper/fiber terminations and testing - accelerated schedule - strong attention to detail - I9 documentation required - voided check or bank form for direct deposit - call Jeff after dispatch
1hand
CHERRY CITY ELECTRICOther
UPS Swan Island, Portland/Metro · 4 weeks
High Level MH/ST - industrial setting - 5x8hr with 2hrs OT, 8hrs Saturday work - 6 month drug card/test - lots of walking, stairs, access ladders - call John after dispatch - original I9 documents (no photocopies/photos) required - bring voided check for direct deposit
1hand
ATLAS ELECTRIC CONTRACTORS, INCOther
University of Portland, Portland/Metro
High Level MH/ST - 5x8's - 6 month drug card/test - converting light fixtures to LED using type B lamps, working on ladders, working in classrooms - report to office for paperwork and orientation
1hand
ALLIED SYSTEMS NORTHWEST, LLCForeman
480V electrical project installation, Portland Metro · approximately five weeks
12 mo drug card/test required - 5x8's - commercial/industrial panelboard installation, megger testing, LOTO, discharge procedures, NETA-style documentation - lead experience, outage sequencing skills required - computer skills (email, PDF, Word) required - airport badging required, process takes 1-2 weeks, must start immediately upon selection - there may be less than 40 hours initially
3hands
DYNALECTRIC CO.JW
GOR Data Center, The Dalles, The Dalles, OR
Data center4x10's Monday-Thursday - 6 month drug card/test - background check required - safety toe boots required - after dispatch report to orientation at 6:30am
6hands
WILSON RIVER ELECTRIC LLCJW
Stimson Lumber Mill, Portland/Metro · 1-4 weeks flexible
5x8's schedule working 60's - 1 year drug card/test - new install: cable tray install, cable pulls, EMT install, rigid conduit, fire alarm, small and large motor term - call Mike after dispatch - please show up 6am - bring payroll info with you
4hands
BLUECORE POWER, LLCJW
Panel Shop, Vancouver/Metro
Journey Level Panel Fab - 5x8's - 1 year drug card/test - heavy lifting, experience required - call Aaron after dispatch
1hand
PROPER ELECTRIC, INC.Residential
Various jobsites, Portland/Metro · up to two weeks
Resi JR - 5x8's - current drug card - must be efficient and experienced with residential construction and remodel work: can light installation, NMB wiring, boxing and layout, drilling and wire routing, general residential rough-in work - strong residential experience required - ability to work efficiently and independently - reliable and able to maintain project schedule
2hands
ALLIANT SYSTEMS, LLCTelecom/VDV
Portland Metro · 3 weeks
OR LEA required - 5x8's - 6 month drug card/test - HVAC controls experience a plus - call Dale after dispatch to schedule interview - bring I-9 docs, identification, and voided check for direct deposit when reporting to onboarding & safety orientation on 10/12 @ 8am
1hand
CACHE VALLEY ELECTRIC CO.Telecom/VDV
Portland/Metro, various locations around the metro · TBD
OR LEA required - 5x8's with potential OT - strong attention to detail, work in a team based construction environment - I9 documentation required - voided check or bank form for direct deposit - call Jeff after dispatch

IBEW Local 48 out of Portland, OR currently has 11 open job calls on the books, needing about 22 hands. Journeyman scale runs $65.50/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 48 have open calls right now?

Yes — 11 open calls needing ~22 hands as of October 19, 2026, listed above and updated daily.

What's the journeyman scale at IBEW Local 48?

Inside JW base scale is $65.50/hr, plus $10.05 health & welfare.

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