Construction Wireman (CW) Madison

Minimum Qualifications

• Age: Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Physical Condition: Must be physically capable of performing the work of the trade with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants must successfully pass a drug screen test before placement in the field.
• Driver’s License: Must have a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.
• Reliable Transportation: You must have reliable transportation to get to the construction site and from job-to-job.

Additional Information Regarding the Program

• Work: A CW is required to work for an electrical contractor on various construction projects.
• Cost: Each worker will have to purchase their own hand tools (list will be provided). Each worker will join the Local Union #159. There is a one-time initiation fee and quarterly dues you will be required to pay AFTER you are hired.
• Licensing: WI State Law requires that anyone who performs electrical wiring must have a State of WI Electrical License. As a CW you will be required to obtain and keep current a State of WI Electrical License. The License type designated for CW’s is the Registered Electrician License. The initial fee for the License is $35. The License will also be required to be renewed annually based on original issue date.
• Licensing (Continued): The renewal requirements are as follows:
  • The License holder must obtain a minimum of 24 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) annually before the License is scheduled to expire. In order to obtain these CEU’s the license holder must attend courses/seminars approved for WI State Electrical License CEU’s specific for your license type. It is the license holder's responsibility to verify the courses qualify for WI State Electrical CEU’s for the proper license type.
  • Pay a renewal fee of $35 to the State of WI annually.

Examples of Types of Projects Worked On

• Commercial: Office Buildings, Hospitals, Schools and Shopping Centers
• Industrial: Small Machine Shops, Metal Press and Stamping, Food and Medicine Production

Examples of Tasks Performed by Construction Electricians

• Bending conduit/pulling of wire and cable/lighting fixture installation/digging a trench for cable or conduit/installing Romex or B.X./wiring & setting of service switch gear/mounting and wiring transformers/reading blueprints

Factors That Can Effect Job Conditions

• Stage of construction: open walls, no windows, unsealed roof
• Weather: heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, dampness
• Cleanliness: mud, dust, debris, water
• Noise: tools, equipment, mfg. Lines
• Heavy Lifting: large conduit, large cable, cartons of material

County Work Area

• When placed with a contractor, you can expect to consistently work anywhere in a 4 county area. This area includes Dane, Columbia, Iowa, and Sauk counties; and portions of Dodge, Green Lake, and Marquette Counties. You may also be asked to work in other locations in other parts of south central Wisconsin.

Wages and Benefits for CW Union Members

• CW classification and wages are based on proven on the job experience.
• Additional benefits included in the wage package: Vacation and Holiday, Health and Welfare, Local Pension, NEBF Pension