Resign Information

How to Apply for a Job

To remain on IBEW Local 71’s current “Out of Work” Books, you must resign every month between the 10th and the 16th.

STEP 1:

SIGN THE BOOKS

Local 71 members may resign online by logging into the Members Section, navigating to the Book Resign page, and submitting the form.

STEP 2:

RESign Every month

To remain on IBEW Local 71’s current “Out of Work” Books, you must resign every month between the 10th and 16th.

STEP 3:

CHECK THE WEBSITE

IBEW71.org/job-board/
We update our Job Board every weekday at 5:00 p.m. Please note that the Job Board is considered accurate only between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday.

STEP 4:

Apply Online

IBEW71.org/job-board/

Local 71 members may log in and submit bids directly by selecting their desired jobs; a confirmation email will be sent after submission.

STEP 5:

DISPATCH BEGINS AT 9:30am

All call-backs will be made in the order of which you appear on the Out of Work Books.

STEP 6:

JOB Offer

Please do not call to inquire about bid status before 3:00 p.m. The Referral Agent requires sufficient time each day to complete all call-backs.

No call will be made if you did not receive the bid.

Lineman High Voltage Repair

How to Resign by Email

If you have a current application on file (submitted within the last year), you may resign by emailing resign@www.ibew71.org. If your resign is received within the resign window, you will be placed back on the books.

Important: Only resigns received and dated between the 10th and the 16th will be accepted. Resigns sent before the 10th or after the 16th will not be counted.

Please include the following in your email:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Phone Number
  • Classification
Lineman High Voltage Repair

Questions

If you have questions, please contact the Union Hall at 614-539-1394.

Travelers

Travelers from other Local Unions who wish to be placed on Local 71’s “Out of Work” Books must provide a Letter of Introduction from their home Local Union. The letter must be sent to the Local 71 office by fax at (614) 539-4855 or by email to resign@www.ibew71.org.

Before you start work

If you take a call from Local 71, you must report to the office with a current dues ticket before starting the job.

Available Jobs

Learn where skilled linemen are needed the most and find your next opportunity with IBEW Local 71.

Lineman Performing Maintenance on a Utility Pole