IBEW local directory
Huntington Linemen Union Information
IBEW 317
Utility and construction work sit under the same local.
1,226
2026 Total Membership
317
Local number
Huntington, West Virginia
Hall location
About this local
IBEW 317
IBEW LOCAL 317 at 100 years old has grown and expanded both in size and influence. In 2017, its jurisdiction encompasses the West Virginia counties of Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, Mingo and Wayne; the Kentucky counties of Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Floyd, Johnson, Lawrence, Magoffin, Martin, Morgan, Pike and Rowan; and the Ohio counties of Gallia and Lawrence.
States / provinces
- West Virginia
- Kentucky
- Virginia
- Ohio
Hall city
Huntington

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Traveler intel
Book status
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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 317
Open calls & area openings
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Companies hiring nearby
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Pay package
Area market wages · West Virginia
Statewide market band for lineworkers (BLS). Orientation only, not this local's book rate.
Values shown as approx $/hr.
Statewide market signal for West Virginia, 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 317
Current and prospective linemen in the Huntington 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

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Lineman Program
West Virginia · Certificate Program
$14,500View Profile
New River Community and Technical College Lineman Program
West Virginia · Certificate Program
$4,230View Profile
Hiring companies near IBEW 317
Contractors and utilities around Huntington we've linked to this hall, or that show up in the same territory on Lineman Central.

Allegheny Power
Profile- 2 openings
- Utility
- West Virginia

Wheeling Electric Power
Profile- 1 opening
- Utility
- West Virginia
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