Employment Opportunities

Construction and Utility Properties

There are opportunities statewide for journeyman linemen for both construction and utilities.  Not all utilities require a certificate of fitness.  If interested, please contact Tom Nealeigh, Outside Lineman Rep (907) 777-7244 or email webmaster@ibew1547.org

For employment opportunities, please call one of our unit offices:

Unit 101, Anchorage, Kenai, Soldotna, Mat-Su Valley, Kodiak, Cordova
(907) 276-1547

Unit 102, Fairbanks (pipeline jobs/camp jobs)
(907) 456-4248

Unit 103, Juneau, Sitka
(907) 586-3050 - Job hotline ext. 40

Unit 104, Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Prince of Wales Island
(907) 225-1547

Classification requirements:

• Wireman - Requires Certificate of Fitness, Journeyman Electrician from the State of Alaska prior to Dispatch. "Wireman Operator" is one who is skilled at operating backhoes, dozers, etc.
• Lineman - Requires Certificate of Fitness, Journeyman Lineman from the State of Alaska prior to Dispatch.
• Communications Technician (Includes Central Office/PBX, Cable Splicer, Telephone Lineman, and Installer Repairman) - May require interview with Communications representative prior to registration to determine appropriate registration classification.
• Other Classifications - as described.

LC = Long call which is a job expected to last longer than two weeks.
SC = Short call which is a job which is no longer than two weeks.
Camp = A job that has either a camp facility paid for and provided by the Employer or per diem as determined by the Agreement.