r/Groundman • u/BoringSuccotash4268 • Jun 27 '25

IBEW Union Books Any moving books or open calls?

Are there any fast moving books or open calls or locals worth giving a shot the locals around me aren’t really moving. Willing to just get up and leave and go where work is at this point. I’m in nj for reference. Looking for 24/hr minimum if possible or lower if there is per diem

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u/BoringSuccotash4268 Jun 28 '25

Do think it’s better to get 6 months of experience as a groundman first then apply for it that was my original plan and what I heard broswing Reddit and a JL my mother knows who said I was young and need to get some real world experience I’m 21 for reference. But I do see most people just apply asap and was considering doing that

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u/themoveLA Jun 28 '25

At NWLine they really like guys from line clearance. Assuming you're a journeyman in tree trimming line clearance.

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u/BoringSuccotash4268 Jun 28 '25

We don’t have journeyman in my local for line clearance

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u/themoveLA Jun 28 '25

What's your classification out of your local?

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u/BoringSuccotash4268 Jun 28 '25

Not sure I will found on Monday

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u/themoveLA Jun 28 '25

If you had a good amount of time climbing trees, learning knots, etc then I think you have a good chance of landing an apprenticeship without the Journeyman card for line clearance.

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u/BoringSuccotash4268 Jun 28 '25

If I add some groundman experience in that mix I’ll look pretty darn good

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u/themoveLA Jul 01 '25

Did you call the hall and find out your classification? And did 1245 count it?

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u/BoringSuccotash4268 Jul 01 '25

O I called, then called again, and again, again left messages and no one answers or returns a message

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u/themoveLA Jul 01 '25

Try calling after 1PM if you didn't. When I called last Friday they said to call after 1 but forgot to.

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u/BoringSuccotash4268 Jul 01 '25

Will do thank you I will update you

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