IBEW Local 401 in Reno covers Northern Nevada, stretching from the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRIC) east of Sparks out to Fernley, Yerington, and the Thacker Pass lithium project near Winnemucca. As of October 14, 2026, Local 401 has 142 open positions across 22 active job calls, with only 14 wiremen on Book 1 and 29 on Book 2. Inside Journeyman Wireman scale is $52.00 an hour on the check, backed by $8.50/hr in health and welfare, $12.00/hr in contribution pension, $3.12/hr vacation, and $1.56/hr NEBF for a $77.18/hr total package.
Because data center, battery storage, and solar contractors east of Reno are competing for the same pool of traveling wiremen, more than half of the active board is paying $10.00 to $15.00 an hour over scale, double-time on all overtime, or daily per diem up to $700 a week. GoHereBro tracks 300 IBEW locals nationwide; the live cards below show current dispatch counts for Northern Nevada (Local 401) and Southern Nevada (Local 357 Las Vegas).
For live referral updates every 15 minutes, check the IBEW Local 401 job calls and Reno dispatch page, compare both Nevada halls on the Nevada IBEW pay scales table, or scan the national job call map and Hot Spots dashboard.
What is on the Local 401 dispatch board in October 2026
Northern Nevada's construction boom is split across three zones: hyperscale data centers along the I-80 corridor in McCarran and USA Parkway (TRIC), utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) south toward Yerington, and the Thacker Pass lithium mine buildout in Humboldt County.
Here is how the largest calls on the October 14, 2026 Local 401 dispatch sheet break down by contractor, schedule, and incentive pay:
| Contractor & project | Open positions | Schedule | Pay rate & incentives | Call notes & requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cupertino Electric (RNO5 Data Center) | 8 JW (2 day, 6 swing) | 5x10s + 8 (days) or 6x10s (swing) | $52.00/hr scale, all OT is double time | OSHA 10, steel-toe boots, valid I-9 IDs, 6:00 a.m. report |
| Rosendin Electric (Vantage Data Center Fit Out) | 8 JW + 2 CE1 | 6x10s (days/swing) or 5x10s | $52.00/hr + $10.00/hr JW incentive ($7.00/hr CE1) | Incentive requires working 90% of scheduled hours; OSHA 10 |
| EC Electric (STY-4 Campus) | 2 JW | 5x10s (Mon-Fri, 6:00 a.m.) | $52.00/hr + $15.00/hr over scale ($67.00/hr) | OSHA 10, background check, drug and alcohol test including THC |
| EC Electric (Edgecore Data Center) | 1 JW (3 requested) | 5x10s (5:00 a.m. start) | $52.00/hr + $10.00/hr over scale ($62.00/hr) | OSHA 10, drug and alcohol test including THC, BMS/EPMS preferred |
| Newtron LLC (Google Site-1, McCarran) | 1 JW | 5x10s + 8 (58 hrs) | $52.00/hr + per diem up to $700/wk | Scale/day Mon-Fri per diem + $200 weekend day (max $700/wk) with 70-mile residency proof |
| Baker Electric (Libra Solar) | 12 JW | 4x10s | $52.00/hr + $10/hr incentive + $3/hr zone pay ($65.00/hr) | Applies to Book 1 and Book 2; clean driving record, long sleeves, OSHA 10 |
| W. Bradley Electric #2 (Libra BESS, Yerington) | 12 JW (7 std, 5 welders) | 4x10s (5x10s or 6x10s available) | $52.00/hr + $10/hr incentive + $3/hr zone pay ($65.00/hr) | 5 welder calls require API 1104 and AWS D1.1 SMAW E7018 certs |
| Bombard Electric (STY Campus) | 5 JW + 9 Sound/Comm | 5x10s + 8 (58 hrs) | $52.00/hr JW ($57.06/hr Installer call) | Background check, drug and alcohol test, steel-toe boots |
| Baker Electric (Bighorn Data Center) | 10 CE Level 1 | 5x10s + 8 (58 hrs) | Scale | Report 6:00 a.m. at Visitors Center; OSHA 10 |
| Bechtel (Thacker Pass, Winnemucca) | 20 JW (across 49 slots) | 6x9.5s (57 hrs) | $52.00/hr + $4/hr over scale + scale/day per diem (or scale) | Long-sleeve shirt, background check, drug and alcohol test |
| Newtron LLC (Thacker Pass PLA, Winnemucca) | 1 JW (6-man crew call) | 58/58/50 PLA rotation | $56.00/hr PLA rate + $120/day per diem + $3/hr completion | $3/hr completion/separation allowance; contact POC after dispatch |
| Newtron LLC (Fernley-1 Kitting) | 4 JW | 5x10s | $52.00/hr scale | Optional shuttle from Sparks; background and drug screen |
Weekly gross pay math on Local 401 calls
Because different jobs on the Reno board use three different incentive models (double-time overtime, hourly over-scale premiums, or weekly per diem), your weekly check changes substantially depending on which call you bid. The table below calculates weekly gross pay before taxes and working dues (3.5% at Local 401):
| Call & schedule | Straight time (40 hrs) | Overtime pay | Per diem / zone | Estimated weekly gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 40-hr shop or kitting call ($52.00/hr) | $2,080.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2,080.00 |
| Baker / W. Bradley Libra Solar 4x10s ($52 + $10 incentive + $3 zone) | $2,600.00 | $0.00 | Included ($520) | $2,600.00 (in 4 days) |
| EC Electric STY-4 5x10s ($67.00/hr with $15 over scale, 1.5x OT) | $2,680.00 | $1,005.00 | $0.00 | $3,685.00 |
| Cupertino RNO5 5x10s + 8 (58 hrs, all OT double time at $104/hr) | $2,080.00 | $1,872.00 | $0.00 | $3,952.00 |
| Cupertino RNO5 6x10s swing (60 hrs, all OT double time at $104/hr) | $2,080.00 | $2,080.00 | $0.00 | $4,160.00 |
| Newtron Google McCarran 5x10s + 8 (58 hrs at 1.5x + $700/wk per diem) | $2,080.00 | $1,404.00 | $700.00 | $4,184.00 |
| Rosendin Vantage 6x10s ($52 scale at 1.5x OT + $10/hr incentive on 60 hrs) | $2,080.00 | $1,560.00 | $600.00 incentive | $4,240.00 |
To compare Reno's package against all 240 Inside locals nationwide, open the 2026 IBEW pay scale and union electrician salary table.
How Local 401 dispatch, bidding, and Book 2 sign-in work
Local 401 operates out of 4635 Longley Lane, Suite 109, Reno, NV 89502, just west of the Reno-Tahoe International Airport off S. McCarran Boulevard. The hall phone is (775) 329-2566 and the dispatch email is [email protected].
Before you drive to Northern Nevada, keep these Local 401 referral rules in mind:
- Online job bidding runs overnight: Local 401's online bidding window opens at 5:00 p.m. and closes at 7:45 a.m. Monday through Friday, and stays open all day on weekends and holidays.
- Active book registration is required to bid: You must not be currently employed on a Local 401 referral and you must already hold active registration on the same book as the opening. If you are a traveling wireman arriving for the first time, review our guide on how to travel IBEW Book 2 and contact the Longley Lane hall with your paid-up dues receipt and travel letter before trying to bid overnight.
- THC testing varies by contractor: Although recreational cannabis is legal in Nevada, specific data center contractors on the Reno board (including EC Electric at STY-4 and Edgecore) explicitly print "drug and alcohol test with THC" on the call. Read the exact drug-testing line on each call before bidding.
Nevada electrical licensing and the mandatory OSHA 10/30 renewal law
Travelers heading to Reno often ask whether they need to pass a state exam before taking a data center call. Nevada handles licensing and safety cards differently from neighboring California, Oregon, and Idaho:
- No statewide journeyman electrician license from the state board: The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) licenses electrical contractors under the C-2 Electrical classification and requires a Qualified Employee (CMS and trade exam qualifier) at the company level, rather than issuing a mandatory statewide journeyman card to every wireman on a commercial crew. On large industrial, solar, and TRIC data center construction sites, Book 2 wiremen work under the signatory contractor's C-2 license.
- Municipal and service-truck cards still exist: Individual cities and counties can require local journeyman cards for municipal permits or service vans. For example, Tech City Electric's October shop call in Fernley specifically asks for a Reno city license and California license alongside MSHA and NFPA 70E because that role runs a regional service truck.
- Nevada's statutory OSHA 10/30 card law (NRS 618.983) is strictly enforced: Under Nevada Revised Statutes 618.983, every construction worker on a Nevada site must present a valid OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour construction card within 15 days of hire (and every Local 401 and Local 357 dispatch call requires your OSHA 10 card at hire-in). Under Nevada law, an OSHA card expires 5 years after the date of issuance unless you complete a renewal course. Make sure your OSHA 10 or 30 card is less than 5 years old before showing up at Cupertino, Rosendin, or Baker Electric.
If you plan to bounce between Reno and neighboring states that require state journeyman exams, bookmark our 50-state electrician license reciprocity guide.
Commutes, housing, and mileage traps across the 401 jurisdiction
Do not book a long-term hotel or RV spot in downtown Reno until you know which project you drew:
- USA Parkway / Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (McCarran, RNO5, Vantage, Edgecore, Google, Bighorn, STY): TRIC sits 20 to 35 miles east of Sparks along Interstate 80 in Storey County. Morning shift change between Vista Boulevard in Sparks and the USA Parkway exit backs up heavily between 5:00 a.m. and 6:30 a.m., and a single winter wreck in the Truckee River canyon can shut I-80 down for hours. Travelers working 6x10s at TRIC often look for rooms or RV parks in Sparks, Fernley, or Fallon to avoid the canyon bottleneck. Also note that Newtron's Google Site-1 call requires 70-mile residency proof to collect the $700/week per diem, so verify your permanent home address documentation before orientation.
- Yerington (Libra Solar / Libra BESS): Yerington is in Lyon County, roughly 75 miles southeast of Reno (about 90 minutes via I-80 East and US-95A South through Fernley and Silver Springs). Staying in Fernley, Silver Springs, or Yerington cuts an hour off your daily drive compared to Reno.
- Winnemucca / Thacker Pass (Bechtel & Newtron PLA): Thacker Pass sits near the Oregon border in northern Humboldt County, roughly 220 miles northeast of Reno (3.5 hours up I-80 to Winnemucca, then 60 miles north on US-95 and SR-293). That is a full remote camp/motel hitch out of Winnemucca or Orovada, not a Reno commute.
Frequently asked questions
What is IBEW Local 401 journeyman scale in 2026?
IBEW Local 401's Inside Journeyman Wireman base wage is $52.00/hr, with $8.50/hr health and welfare, $12.00/hr contribution pension, $3.12/hr vacation, and $1.56/hr NEBF ($77.18/hr total package). Many active data center and solar calls pay $62.00 to $67.00/hr through $10 to $15/hr over-scale incentives.
How many open job calls does IBEW Local 401 have right now?
As of October 14, 2026, IBEW Local 401 has 142 open positions across 22 active calls, with 14 wiremen listed on Book 1 and 29 on Book 2.
Where is the IBEW Local 401 union hall in Reno?
The hall is located at 4635 Longley Lane, Suite 109, Reno, NV 89502, and the main office phone is (775) 329-2566.
When does IBEW Local 401 job bidding open?
Online bidding for Local 401 referrals opens from 5:00 p.m. to 7:45 a.m. Monday through Friday, and stays open all day on weekends and holidays for members already registered on the corresponding out-of-work book.
Do I need a Nevada state electrical license to work Book 2 in Local 401?
Nevada does not issue a mandatory statewide journeyman electrician license through the Nevada State Contractors Board; construction wiremen on industrial and data center projects work under the signatory contractor's C-2 electrical license. However, some service-truck calls require a City of Reno card or California license, and every call requires a valid OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 card that is less than 5 years old under Nevada statute NRS 618.983.
Which Local 401 data center calls pay double time or per diem?
In October 2026, Cupertino Electric at RNO5 pays double time on all overtime hours (5x10s + 8 or 6x10s), Newtron at Google Site-1 in McCarran pays scale per day Monday through Friday plus $200 on weekend days (up to $700/week per diem with 70-mile residency proof), Rosendin Electric at Vantage pays a $10/hr incentive at 90% attendance, and EC Electric at STY-4 pays $15/hr over scale.
Do Reno data center contractors test for THC?
Yes, several do. Even though cannabis is legal in Nevada, calls such as EC Electric at STY-4 and Edgecore explicitly list a drug and alcohol test with THC in the dispatch requirements.
How does Local 401 compare to Local 357 in Las Vegas?
IBEW Local 357 in Las Vegas has a higher straight-time scale ($60.83/hr plus $9.60/hr H&W and $12.72/hr combined pension), but its books are much heavier (620 on Book 1 and 81 on Book 2 with 69 open calls, mostly short convention center calls at LVCC). Local 401 Reno has a $52.00/hr base scale with lighter books (14 Book 1, 29 Book 2) and 142 long-call positions on data centers, solar fields, and Thacker Pass.
