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LU-405 — CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
IBEW Local 405
— Inside
JW Scale
$42.23/hr
Open Calls
107
Book 1
51
Book 2
2
Health & Welfare
$8.75
Pension
CONTRIBUTION PENSION ($9.44)
Annuity / Pension Type
contribution
Last Updated
04/13/2026
Work Outlook (04/13/2026)
The local has a good amount of work available across several contractors, primarily in the data center and commercial/industrial sectors. Key highlights include:
- ACME Electric has long-term calls for work at the IFF and ADM facilities, paying $50/week attendance incentive and working 4-10s and an 8.
- Baker Group has multiple long-term calls for work at the EWD Data Center, QTS Data Center campuses, and other commercial projects. They are looking for JWs, Foremen, and GFs, with $5 over scale pay and double-time OT. OSHA 10/30, background check, and Iowa license required.
- CST has 38 long calls for the EWD Data Center, also with $5 over scale and double-time OT. OSHA, background, and Iowa license needed.
- Cupertino has 10 long calls for the QTS Data Center, with $5 over scale and double-time OT. OSHA 10/30 and state license required.
- Several other contractors like ESCO, Koehler, MJ, and TriCity also have long-term data center work, generally with $5 over scale and double-time OT.
- Other commercial/industrial work is available from contractors like Justice, Hawkeye, Munson, and Nelson.
Other details include: 4-10, 5-8, and 6-12 schedules; per diem at QTS; orientations typically M-F; drug testing and background checks common.