IBEW Local 683 Columbus & Local 1105 Traveler Guide: Data Centers, +$10/hr Calls & Book 2 (2026)

IBEW Local 683 in Columbus and neighboring Local 1105 in Newark split the Central Ohio data center, defense manufacturing, and solar corridor. As of October 15, 2026, Local 683 has 29 open positions across 10 active job calls and Local 1105 has 34 open positions across 7 active calls, while Local 575 south down I-71 has 96 open Journeyman Wireman calls at the Jeffersonville Amazon campus. Inside Journeyman Wireman scale at Local 683 is $46.00 an hour on the check, backed by $12.50/hr in health and welfare, $7.52/hr in defined benefit pension, $4.50/hr in Annuity Plan A (up from $4.25/hr under the June 1, 2026 agreement), and $1.38/hr NEBF for a $71.90/hr total package ($70.27/hr before NEBF at the prior annuity tier).

Contractors across Franklin, Pickaway, and Licking counties are competing for Book 2 hands with hourly premiums and double-time schedules. On the Columbus 683 board, Connelly Electric is paying $10.00 an hour over scale ($56.00/hr on the check) on a 58-hour schedule at Arsenal Phase 2 in Ashville, while TD4 and The Superior Group (TSG) on the adjoining Local 1105 board are paying double time on all overtime hours ($89.34/hr OT) at Vantage and CMH02 Conesville. GoHereBro tracks 300 IBEW locals nationwide; the live cards below show current dispatch counts for Columbus (Local 683), Newark and East New Albany (Local 1105), Portsmouth and Jeffersonville (Local 575), and Toledo (Local 8).

For live referral updates every 15 minutes, check the live IBEW 683 job calls and Local 683 Columbus dispatch page, review neighboring IBEW Local 1105 Newark dispatch, compare all 18 Ohio Inside locals on the Ohio IBEW pay scales table, or scan the national job call map and Hot Spots dashboard.

How the Central Ohio jurisdiction split works (Local 683 vs. Local 1105)

Traveling wiremen headed to the New Albany "Silicon Heartland" or the Rickenbacker logistics corridor often check only one hall and miss half the jobs in the metro. Central Ohio's megaprojects sit directly on the county line between two Inside locals:

• IBEW Local 683 (Columbus) covers Franklin, Union, Delaware, Madison, Pickaway, Champaign, and Logan counties, plus the western half of Licking County (West Township). That puts downtown Columbus, the Franklin County side of the New Albany international business park (including STACK Infrastructure), Delaware County commercial jobs, and Arsenal Phase 2 in Ashville (Pickaway County) inside Local 683's jurisdiction.
• IBEW Local 1105 (Newark / Nashport) covers Coshocton, Guernsey, Muskingum, Perry, and the eastern townships of Licking County, including the eastern expansion of the New Albany technology park, Johnstown, Utica, and Conesville. Calls for Vantage Data Centers, Project Cyrus 1 (CyrusOne), CMH02 Conesville, and Bechtel's Project Cardinal dispatch out of Local 1105.
• IBEW Local 575 (Portsmouth) stretches north up the US-23 and I-71 corridors into Fayette and Ross counties, which is why TSG's 96-man call for the North Campus Amazon data center in Jeffersonville, Ohio (roughly 40 miles southwest of Columbus along I-71) dispatches through Local 575 at $41.35/hr scale plus $10.66/hr H&W and $11.00/hr annuity.

Because an unemployed traveler can stay signed on Book 2 at multiple halls until taking a referral, most road hands targeting Central Ohio sign Book 2 at both 939 Goodale Boulevard in Columbus (Local 683) and 5805 Frazeysburg Road in Nashport (Local 1105) on the same trip.

What is on the Local 683 and Local 1105 dispatch boards in October 2026

As of October 15, 2026, Central Ohio's open calls span defense manufacturing, hyperscale data centers, utility substation testing, and high-voltage bulk fiber splicing. Here is the breakdown of active calls across Local 683 and Local 1105:

Weekly gross pay math on Columbus and New Albany calls

Because Local 683 has a higher base wage ($46.00/hr with 5% working dues) while Local 1105 has several calls paying double time on all overtime ($44.67/hr base, $89.34/hr on every hour past 8 in a day or 40 in a week), your weekly gross pay depends heavily on the overtime multiplier and incentive structure.

The table below shows estimated weekly gross pay before taxes and working dues:

To see how Columbus and Newark stack up against all 240 Inside locals nationwide, check our 2026 IBEW pay scale and union electrician salary table or read our breakdown of how much union electricians make in 2026.

How Local 683 and Local 1105 dispatch and Book 2 sign-in work

Both Central Ohio halls run overnight phone bidding for members who are already registered on their out-of-work books, and both require specific documents on dispatch morning:

1. IBEW Local 683 (Columbus) hall and jobline procedure: The hall is located at 939 Goodale Boulevard, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43212 (just northwest of downtown near Grandview Heights). After signing Book 2, call (614) 294-4786 and press Option #6 after 5:00 p.m. to hear the daily tape and leave your name, callback phone number, and the specific call you want. The dispatcher returns calls the following weekday morning starting at 8:30 a.m. Every Local 683 referral requires two forms of ID and a voided check or official bank direct-deposit letter at dispatch.
2. IBEW Local 1105 (Newark / Nashport) hall and jobline procedure: The hall sits at 5805 Frazeysburg Road, Nashport, OH 43830, between Newark and Zanesville. You must be registered on the Local 1105 out-of-work book before bidding. Once registered, call the jobline at (740) 454-2304 after 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (or anytime on weekends) to bid. Note that under Local 1105's referral rules, apprentices and CWs do not have referral bidding rights on the tape.
3. IBEW Local 575 (Portsmouth / Jeffersonville Amazon) jobline procedure: The hall is at 110 Offnere Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662, phone (740) 353-8000 (extension 5 for the jobline). Note that TSG's 96-position call at North Campus Amazon in Jeffersonville specifies at least a 10-year ticket required; when leaving a message on the jobline, state your name, phone number, classification, ticket number, and the last four digits of your Social Security number. The dispatcher calls back the next morning if you caught the referral.

If this is your first hitch on the road, read our complete guide on how to travel IBEW Book 2 for travel-letter and multi-book rules.

Do you need an Ohio state electrical license to work Book 2 in Local 683?

No statewide journeyman wireman license is required by the State of Ohio for commercial or industrial construction crews. That makes Ohio one of the fastest states in the Midwest for a Book 2 traveler to clear into. Here is how Ohio's regulatory structure works:

• Contractor-level state licensing under ORC Chapter 4740: The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), part of the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance, issues state electrical licenses under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4740 exclusively to commercial electrical contractors (who must carry at least $500,000 in contractor liability insurance and pass the OCILB contractor exam), rather than licensing individual Journeyman Inside Wiremen. When you take a referral with Connelly, TSG, Bechtel, UIS, or Hatzel & Buehler, you work under the signatory contractor's OCILB electrical contractor license.
• Specialty fire alarm calls require an Ohio Fire Marshal card: Notice that two single-man calls on the October 2026 Local 683 board (Hilscher-Clarke and Hatzel & Buehler) explicitly ask for a fire alarm license. In Ohio, individuals who install, test, or service fire alarm and detection systems must hold a Fire Protection Individual Certification issued by the Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal under Ohio Revised Code 3737.65. Standard data center, industrial rough-in, and solar calls do not require a Fire Marshal card.
• OSHA 10 and current drug card are mandatory at dispatch: Nearly every call across Local 683 and Local 1105 requires a valid OSHA 10-hour construction card and a current union drug card or site drug test at hire-in. If you plan to travel from Ohio into neighboring Michigan or Kentucky (both of which require state-level journeyman licenses), check our 50-state electrician license reciprocity guide and our Michigan electrical license and Local 252 traveler guide before crossing the state line.

Commutes, jobsite geography, and housing across Central Ohio

Central Ohio's active jobs are spread across a 75-mile east-to-west radius, and choosing the wrong suburb can stick you in I-270 outerbelt traffic twice a day:

• Ashville / Rickenbacker Corridor (Arsenal Phase 2, Connelly Electric): Ashville sits in northern Pickaway County along US-23, roughly 20 miles south of downtown Columbus and 10 miles south of Rickenbacker International Airport. Commuting from Groveport, Canal Winchester, Circleville, or Grove City keeps your drive under 20 minutes and avoids the I-70/I-71 downtown split entirely.
• New Albany / Johnstown Tech Park (STACK Infrastructure, Project Cyrus 1, Vantage): The New Albany data center cluster stretches along State Route 161 east of I-270 across eastern Franklin and western Licking counties. Hotels and short-term rentals inside New Albany proper are expensive; travelers working both 683 and 1105 data center calls frequently stay east along I-70 or SR-161 in Pataskala, Reynoldsburg, Heath, or Newark for lower weekly rates and a reverse commute.
• Conesville (CMH02, The Superior Group): Conesville sits in Coshocton County along State Route 16 near the former Conesville coal plant site, about 65 miles east of Columbus and 35 miles east of Newark. If you catch the double-time call at CMH02, look for lodging in Coshocton, Zanesville, or Dresden rather than driving an hour each way from Columbus.
• Jeffersonville (North Campus Amazon, Local 575): Jeffersonville is at the I-71 and US-35 interchange in Fayette County, 42 miles southwest of Columbus. Staying in Washington Court House, Grove City, or Wilmington gives you a straight shot down I-71 without touching Columbus rush hour.

Frequently asked questions

What is the IBEW Local 683 pay scale and total package in 2026?

Under the June 1, 2026 through May 30, 2027 Inside rate schedule, IBEW Local 683 pays an Inside Journeyman Wireman base wage of $46.00/hr, plus $12.50/hr health and welfare, $7.52/hr defined benefit pension, $4.50/hr Annuity Plan A ($4.25/hr prior tier), and $1.38/hr NEBF for a $71.90/hr total package ($70.27/hr before NEBF). Working dues are 5%.

How do I check IBEW Local 683 job calls and bid on a referral?

You can view live parsed calls on GoHereBro's IBEW Local 683 dispatch page. To bid an open call after signing the out-of-work book at 939 Goodale Boulevard, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43212, call (614) 294-4786 (Option #6) after 5:00 p.m. and leave your name, phone number, and desired call. Dispatchers return calls the next weekday starting at 8:30 a.m., and all referrals require two IDs plus a voided check or bank direct-deposit form.

Do I need an Ohio state journeyman electrician license to work Book 2 in Local 683?

No. Under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4740, the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) licenses commercial electrical contractors at the company level rather than issuing a mandatory state journeyman wireman license. Travelers with an IBEW Journeyman Wireman ticket, an OSHA 10 card, and a current drug card can take construction and data center referrals under the signatory contractor's license. Only specialized fire alarm service calls require an individual Ohio State Fire Marshal certification.

What is the difference between IBEW Local 683 and IBEW Local 1105?

IBEW Local 683 ($46.00/hr scale, $71.90/hr package) covers Columbus, Franklin County, Pickaway County (Arsenal Phase 2 in Ashville), Delaware County, and the western edge of Licking County (including STACK Infrastructure in New Albany). IBEW Local 1105 ($44.67/hr scale, $68.83/hr package) is based in Nashport/Newark and covers the eastern Licking County portion of the New Albany tech corridor (Vantage Data Center, Project Cyrus 1) plus Coshocton and Muskingum counties (CMH02 Conesville and Bechtel Project Cardinal).

Which Columbus and New Albany calls are paying over scale or double time in October 2026?

In Local 683, Connelly Electric at Arsenal Phase 2 in Ashville is paying $10.00/hr over scale ($56.00/hr) on a 58+ hour schedule for 6 to 12 months. In neighboring Local 1105, The Superior Group (TSG) at CMH02 Conesville and TD4 at Vantage Data Center are paying double time ($89.34/hr) on all overtime hours, while Bechtel at Project Cardinal is paying scale plus one hour of scale per 10-hour day worked ($44.67/day incentive) on mandatory 5x10s.

How many open calls does IBEW Local 683 have right now?

As of October 15, 2026, IBEW Local 683 has 29 open positions across 10 active job calls (19 Inside Journeyman Wireman slots and 10 Tele/Data JIT slots), while neighboring Local 1105 has 34 open positions across 7 calls and Local 575 has 96 open JW positions at the Jeffersonville North Campus Amazon project.

Where is the IBEW Local 683 union hall located?

The IBEW Local 683 union hall is located at 939 Goodale Boulevard, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43212, and the main hall phone number is (614) 294-4786.

Which Ohio IBEW local has the highest journeyman wage scale in 2026?

Among Ohio's 18 Inside locals tracked on our Ohio IBEW pay scales table, IBEW Local 8 in Toledo pays the highest straight-time wage at $53.29/hr ($13.97/hr H&W, $6.00/hr defined pension, 44 open calls), followed by Local 306 in Akron at $52.41/hr, Local 32 in Lima at $51.04/hr, Local 38 in Cleveland at $48.63/hr, and Local 683 in Columbus at $46.00/hr.

Official sources

• IBEW Local 683 Official Website (Columbus, OH)
• IBEW Local 1105 Official Website and Referral Rules (Newark / Nashport, OH)
• Ohio Department of Commerce: Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB)
• Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4740: Construction Industry Licensing Board