LU-1426 — GRAND FORKS, ND

The local construction market in the IBEW Local 1426 jurisdiction is currently busy, with several contractors hiring for a variety of positions. Parsons Electric has the most openings, with 2 CW-2 positions, 4 CE positions, 94 JW positions, and 40 JW positions on 2nd shift at the Polaris Forge Data Center in Harwood, ND. The work schedule is 6-10s, with $100/day incentive pay Monday-Friday and $150 on weekends, plus $100/day non-taxed per diem. Hunt Electric has 7 JW positions at the Grand Forks Air Base working 4-10s with 8 hours of OT on Fridays. CityWide Electric, Warrior Energy, Northern Valley Electrical, and Dakota Electric also have JW openings in the Fargo/Moorhead and Grand Forks areas, working 4-10s or 5-8s. Sun Electric has 1 JW position at the Polaris Forge Data Center working 6-10s at $43.02/hr, with similar incentive pay and per diem as the Parsons Electric positions. Other contractors like Comeau Electric, ArchKey Technologies, Northern Valley Electrical Service, Advanced Electrical Systems, and Wright Tree Service also have openings for various classifications. Overall, there appears to be a good amount of work available in the region, with most contractors offering competitive pay, schedules, and benefits.