Re-sign Information
How to Apply for a Job
To remain on IBEW Local 71’s current “Out of Work” Books, you must re-sign every month between the 10th and the 16th.
STEP 1:
SIGN THE BOOKS
Local 71 members may re-sign online by logging into the Members Section, navigating to the Book Re-sign page, and submitting the form.
STEP 2:
Re-Sign Every month
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
Local 71 members may log in and submit bids directly by selecting their desired jobs; a confirmation email will be sent after submission.
OR, CALL OUT OF WORK LINE
(Between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., Monday – Thursday.)
Leave a detailed message that includes:
Your Name
Classification
Card Number
Phone Number
Specific Job you are Bidding on.
STEP 5:
DISPATCH BEGINS AT 9:30am
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.
How to Re-sign by Email
If you have a current application on file (submitted within the last year), you may re-sign by emailing resign@ibew71.org. If your re-sign is received within the re-sign window, you will be placed back on the books.
Important: Only re-signs received and dated between the 10th and the 16th will be accepted. Re-signs sent before the 10th or after the 16th will not be counted.
Please include the following in your email:
- Name
- Address
- Phone Number
- Classification
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.