IBEW local directory
Eau Claire Linemen Union Information
IBEW 953
Travelers sign the books here for contractor line work.
1,566
2026 Total Membership
953
Local number
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Hall location
About this local
IBEW 953
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 953 received its charter on May 26, 1919. IBEW Local 953 represents approximately 1,600 members comprised from Xcel Energy, Dairyland Power Cooperative, 14 distribution cooperatives, 12 municipalities, as well as line construction, tree trimming, manufacturing, CATV, and telephone companies
State / province
Wisconsin
Hall city
Eau Claire

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Traveler intel
Book status
Out-of-work lists move daily. Call IBEW 953 before you drive.
How to sign
- 01 Call the hall before you drive. Confirm they are taking travelers.
- 02 Bring dues receipt, travel letter, and classifications.
- 03 Ask about Book I vs Book II eligibility for your ticket.
Work picture · IBEW 953
Open calls & area openings
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Companies hiring nearby
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Xcel Energy10 openings
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Intren12 openings
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Dairyland Power Co-op1 opening
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Michels Pacific Energy1 opening
Pay package
Area market wages · Wisconsin
Statewide market band for lineworkers (BLS). Orientation only, not this local's book rate.
Values shown as approx $/hr.
Statewide market signal for Wisconsin, not this local's CBA scale. Approx $/hr from annual OEWS ÷ 2,080.
Benefits (typical package)
Health & Welfare
Usually employer-paid through the fund
Pension / NEAP
Defined benefit and/or contribution, by agreement
NEBF
National Electrical Benefit Fund (when applicable)
Typical Outside package. Confirm this hall's dated sheet with the hall before you count on numbers.
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Lineman Training Programs Near IBEW 953
Current and prospective linemen in the Eau Claire region have utilized some of the following training workforce development programs in the past:
FeaturedNational Public Power Pre-Apprenticeship
Five weeks online, $399. Finish while you work and apply anywhere in the country.
FeaturedAmerican Career Training Electrical Lineworker Program
Explore the American Career Training Electrical Lineworker Program
FeaturedCentura College
Explore Centura College's Electrical Lineworker Program

Blackhawk Technical College Lineman Program
Wisconsin · Certificate Program
$7,774View Profile
Chippewa Valley Technical College Electrical Power Distribution Program
Wisconsin · Certificate Program
$10,555View Profile
Milwaukee Area Technical College Lineman Program
Wisconsin · Apprenticeship
$5,435View Profile
Moraine Park Technical College Lineman Program
Wisconsin · Certificate Program
$3,800View Profile
Hiring companies near IBEW 953
Contractors and utilities around Eau Claire we've linked to this hall, or that show up in the same territory on Lineman Central.

Xcel Energy
Profile- 10 openings
- Utility
- Wisconsin

Intren
Profile- 12 openings
- Contractor
- Illinois

Dairyland Power Co-op
Profile- 1 opening
- Co-op
- Wisconsin

Michels Pacific Energy
Profile- 1 opening
- Contractor
- California
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