The devastating Carr Fire continues to rage through Shasta county, and hundreds of IBEW 1245 members are on the scene in Redding to begin the demanding and arduous restoration process. PG&E has dispatched dozens of Local 1245 crews to the Redding area, and the City of Santa Clara is also sending a 10-person mutual aid… [Read More]
Archives for July 2018
Outside Construction Report: July, 2018
WORK PICTURE The work picture throughout our jurisdiction remains very strong with no end in sight for both California and Nevada. We are routinely running unfilled calls for linemen, which remains a concern for the future as more and more work is being released. In addition to all the work with plenty of overtime, we… [Read More]
Line Clearance Tree Trimmers Face New Challenges With New Contract/Los Podadores de árboles para el despeje de líneas enfrentan nuevos retos con el nuevo contrato
Desplazarse hacia abajo para español. Northern Area Now that the new contract has been signed and put into effect, things have seemed to get back to normal. All companies have issued the retro pay for the insurance. This took longer than expected, and some members were getting restless wondering if it was going to happen…. [Read More]
Local 1245 Reps On Site at Carr Fire
IBEW 1245 will have union staff and business reps on site at the Carr Fire base camp over the next week. Members are welcome to contact the on-site reps if they need union assistance or have questions. Sunday 07/29: Kyle Whitman (530) 777-8359, Bob Gerstle (530) 313-0933 Monday 07/30: Keith Hopp (530) 788-8222, Mike Adayan… [Read More]
Job Opportunity: Journey Lineworker, City of Alameda
Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) is currently recruiting to fill two vacancies for Journey Lineworker. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a great team making a significant impact in the local community. Please note that this position is full time with benefits and employees work a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off. The Lineworkers are part of the Engineering… [Read More]
Job Opportunities at Shelter Cove Resort Improvement District (RID) 1
The Shelter Cove Resort Improvement District (RID) 1 is looking for a Wastewater Grade 1- 2 Operator, an Industrial Electrician/Instrument Technician and a General Laborer. If you are looking to work in one of California’s most beautiful spots, her northern coast awaits. The Shelter Cove RID1 needs to find those who are a perfect fit… [Read More]
Register for Local 1245’s 31st Annual Golf Tournament
Job Opportunities: Lineman, Travelling Lineman and Troubleman, NV Energy
Peer Safety Committee Reports, April-June 2018
All three peer groups traveled to Local 77 in Spokane to the George Brooks Safety Initiative Safety Summit. The summit was held on Saturday, March 24. There was over 100 members who came on their own time to participate. It was a great day of speakers and breakouts. Our peer committee chairmen from KTC, CTP… [Read More]
Local 1245 Members Work Through Fourth of July to Restore Power After Pawnee Fire
Thanks to climate change, California’s fire season – which used to begin at the very end of summer or early fall – is now longer and more destructive than ever. For a prime example of this new normal, look no further than the Pawnee fire, which tore through 15,000 acres in Lake County in late… [Read More]