Listen to A Recording of Current Open Job Calls

Updated at 5PM AKST Every Business Day

Call the Anchorage Job Hotline at 907-272-3613

Call the Fairbanks Job Hotline at 907-452-1547.

Local 1547 Wireman Rep:

JOURNEYMAN WIREMAN WAGE as of 9/1/25: $55.44 (plus full benefit package)

Electricians are skilled tradesmen in the construction industry. If a job has to do with electric power, an electrician is involved with it, in one fashion or another.

While all wiremen are electricians, not all electricians are wiremen.

Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical lines and systems in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal environments. Electricians may specialize in a particular segment of the industry. The primary employment categories include outside linemen, inside wiremen and residential wiremen.

Electricians

Electricians typically learn their trade through a formal apprenticeship program that lasts three years or more, depending on the field of specialization. During their apprenticeship, electricians learn to read blueprints and technical diagrams. They learn to inspect electrical components and use testing devices to identify electrical problems. Because electric power can be dangerous and even deadly if not handled properly, electricians are trained to observe a high level of safety protocols. They are responsible for understanding and abiding by local and state building codes and regulations.

Inside Wireman

Inside wiremen are electricians who specialize in connecting their commercial customers' electrical systems to the outside power source, and then distributing that power throughout the facility. An inside wireman's job might include installing conduit, lighting fixtures and electrical outlets. Inside wiremen inspect and maintain electrical motors and equipment. They may install alarm systems or electrical control panels. In addition to installations, inside wiremen inspect, maintain and repair existing electrical systems within the facility.

Residential Wireman

A residential wireman performs many of the same tasks as an inside wireman, except in residential, rather than commercial or industrial, environments. Residential wiremen install and distribute electrical power in single and multi-family dwellings. They may install the main circuit breaker box, plan and install electrical lines in new or existing construction and troubleshoot and make repairs to faulty lines and systems. As homes become more sophisticated, residential wiremen are more involved with planning and installing low-voltage cable and communications systems, including alarm systems, power monitoring systems, computer networking and cable television systems.

Journeyman Wireman Electrical Licensing Requirements

State of Alaska Department of Labor Info - State Electrical License (Certificate of Fitness), Department of Labor
Phone Number: 907-269-4925 Option #1.
Link for application and verification forms: https://labor.alaska.gov/lss/miforms.htm

For more information about obtaining an Alaska Journeyman Electrician Certificate of Fitness, please contact Business Representative Ted Swanson:
‍
IBEW Local 1547 or Ted Swanson,
3333 Denali St. Suite 200,
Anchorage, Alaska 99503,
Work Phone: 907-777-7239
Email: tswanson@ibew1547.org

Code Of Exellence

The Code of Excellence is a program designed to bring about the best in our construction members and demonstrate to our customers that IBEW members.

Perform the highest quality and quantity of work.
Utilize their skills and abilities to the maximum.
Exercise safe and productive work practices.

For more information contact Ted Swanson at 907-777-7239 or tswanson@ibew1547.org