California Work outlook remains strong throughout Local 1245’s jurisdiction, and we expect this trend to continue for many years to come. In December of 2021, winter storms hit California hard, resulting in a significant amount of damage to the power system, and crews came in from all over to assist. Many worked through the holidays,… [Read More]
Celebrating the Grand Opening of the New Cal-Nev JATC Training Center in Woodland
On a crystal clear, chilly winter day in December, hundreds of labor, management and government leaders, as well as IBEW members and California-Nevada JATC trustees, came together to celebrate the grand opening of the Cal-Nev Joint Apprentice Training Center (JATC)’s state-of-the art facility in Woodland, California. Attendees gathered in the JATC’s brand-new equipment building known… [Read More]
Everyday Heroes: IBEW Crew From Intren Helps Contain Fire
After completing a pole change-out, a three-man IBEW crew working for Intren out of Sutter Creek was headed back to the yard when they noticed flames coming from a nearby intersection. As they got closer, they could see a car on fire on the side of the road. Flames were coming from underneath the hood… [Read More]
Michael Webber-Smith Wins Quarterly Photo Contest
Congrats to nine-year IBEW 1245 member Michael Webber-Smith, who is the winner of the IBEW 1245 quarterly photo contest! His unique image depicts a PAR outside line crew out of Moss Landing, working on an A-tag 115kv three-pole change out in Corralitos, CA. Brother Webber-Smith and his eye-catching photo were recognized and admired at the… [Read More]
Outside Construction Report: Autumn, 2021
Work outlook continues to be strong in both Northern California as well as Nevada, with no shortage of work just of manpower. All types of work, including distribution, transmission, fire hardening, system inspections, tags work and surge arrestors are being performed throughout the jurisdiction. The restoration work from the recent destructive fires is also keeping… [Read More]
Business Rep Richard Ingle Retires from the IBEW
After nine years on staff and 49 years as an IBEW member, IBEW 1245 Business Rep Richard Ingle is retiring from the union this winter. Below, Brother Ingle reflects on his career in his own words. My first job out of high school was at the oil field near Houston, Texas. I was earning about… [Read More]
Dec 10: Woodland JATC Open House
Celebrate the grand opening of the new Cal-Nev JATC facility in Woodland at our Open House on December 10! RSVP to mail@calnevjatc.org.
Job Opportunities: Cal-Nev JATC Seeks Assistant Director and Instructor for Woodland Facility
The Cal-Nev JATC is currently looking to fill two full-time positions at the new Woodland facility outside of Sacramento. Click on the links below to view the full job descriptions. Assistant Director Instructor
TREY WOODRUFF 1980-2021
Trey Michael Woodruff, 41, of Willis, Texas, passed away September 18, 2021. Trey was born on June 13, 1980, in Baytown, Texas to parents Mike and Liz Woodruff. Trey was a lifetime resident of Hardin. He graduated from Hardin High School in 1999, where he was a member of the FFA and Liberty County Mounted… [Read More]
Nov 5-6: OSHA 10 ET&D Class in Woodland
The CalNev JATC will be offering an OSHA 10 ET&D class on Nov. 5 and 6 at the new Woodland facility. Click here to learn more and sign up.
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