IBEW Local 159

IBEW Local 159 A Labor union representing electricians in South-Central Wisconsin since 1900 Local 159 was chartered in November 1900.

There is little in the way of historical record of these early days. When founded, Local 159 was comprised of linemen and wiremen. Today, Local 159 is an Inside Local with many classifications of electricians; Journeyman Wireman, Residential Wireman, VDV Technicians, Apprentices, Construction Workers and Construction Electricians. Local 159 is dedicated to serving the community. Some of the projec

ts/organizations we support through financial contribution or of our members’ time are: Holiday Fantasy of Lights, Ronald McDonald House, Habitat for Humanity, Operation Fresh Start, WI Veteran Museum Foundation, Special Olympics, WI Labor Historical Society and Vilas Park Zoo Annual Fund Raising programs. If Local 159 is to celebrate its second centennial, it must continue to build on the successes of the four previous generations of 159 members. It must not repeat the mistakes of the past. We must protect our craft and geographic jurisdiction, keep as many contractors organized as possible and organize new ones, we must continue to develop our apprenticeship and training programs and stand for quality work. We must continue to provide opportunities for our members to build solidarity.

Job Calls for Friday, May 29th 2026NEW CALLS: Westphal & Co – 2 JWs. 7AM. June 3. 1901 Inc – 2 JWs with controls experie...
05/29/2026

Job Calls for Friday, May 29th 2026

NEW CALLS:

Westphal & Co – 2 JWs. 7AM. June 3.

1901 Inc – 2 JWs with controls experience. 7AM. June 1.

Blattner – 3 JWs for wire management at Koshkonong solar field. 6AM. June 1.

OPEN CALLS:

Hill – 1 VDV Tech. 7AM.

Staff – 6 JW for Facebook Data Center in Beaver Dam. Drug screen first day. 7AM. (quantity increased)

Staff – 1 VDV Tech for American Family Children's Hospital. 6AM.

Morse – 5 JWs for EPIC in Verona. 7AM

Wil-Surge - 1 Foreman various projects. 7AM

Altmeyer Electric is looking for electricians with conduit bending skills for their Costco project in Oconomowoc. Contact IBEW Local 494 - Milwaukee to bid.

Please leave your Name, Phone Number, Card Number, and what jobs you’re bidding on between 5pm and 7am Weeknights, or between 5pm Friday and 7am Monday on the weekend.

The Blattner call was cancelled.

BOOKS:

JIW BK1 – 14
JIW BK2 – 4
JW BK3 – 1
VDV Tech BK1 – 2
VDV Tech BK2 – 2
CE BK1 – 2
CE BK2 – 0
CW BK1 – 3
CW BK2 – 2

All other books are empty

To bid on jobs:

After 5PM go to www.ibew159.org and then the “Job Calls” gold button on the right, Or call the Job line (608) 255-0169 to listen to the available jobs recording and leave a voicemail, Or email referral (at) ibew159.org.

Stay Classy Madison,

IBEW 159 Referral
5303 Fen Oak Dr
Madison, WI 53718
Office: (608)255-2989
Fax: (608)255-3014
referral (at) ibew159.org

Job Calls for Thursday, May 28th 2026NEW CALLS: NoneOPEN CALLS:Blattner – 4 JWs for Koshkonong solar field. 6AM. June 1....
05/28/2026

Job Calls for Thursday, May 28th 2026

NEW CALLS:

None

OPEN CALLS:

Blattner – 4 JWs for Koshkonong solar field. 6AM. June 1.

Hill – 1 VDV Tech. 7AM.

Staff – 1 JW for Facebook Data Center in Beaver Dam. Drug screen first day. 7AM.

Staff – 1 VDV Tech for American Family Children's Hospital. 6AM.

Morse – 5 JWs for EPIC in Verona. 7AM

Wil-Surge - 1 Foreman various projects. 7AM

Altmeyer Electric is looking for electricians with conduit bending skills for their Costco project in Oconomowoc. Contact IBEW Local 494 - Milwaukee to bid.

Please leave your Name, Phone Number, Card Number, and what jobs you’re bidding on between 5pm and 7am Weeknights, or between 5pm Friday and 7am Monday on the weekend.

The Midwest call went to JW BK I #7

The Wil Surge call went to JW BK I #11

BOOKS:

JIW BK1 – 13
JIW BK2 – 5
JW BK3 – 1
VDV Tech BK1 – 2
VDV Tech BK2 – 2
CE BK1 – 1
CE BK2 – 0
CW BK1 – 2
CW BK2 – 1

All other books are empty

To bid on jobs:

After 5PM go to www.ibew159.org and then the “Job Calls” gold button on the right, Or call the Job line (608) 255-0169 to listen to the available jobs recording and leave a voicemail, Or email referral (at) ibew159.org.

Stay Classy Madison,

IBEW 159 Referral
5303 Fen Oak Dr
Madison, WI 53718
Office: (608)255-2989
Fax: (608)255-3014
referral (at) ibew159.org

May EWMC Meeting tonight at 5:00PM
05/28/2026

May EWMC Meeting tonight at 5:00PM

Due to scheduled maintenance, Local 159 will have limited offering of services May 28-29th. We apologize for any inconve...
05/28/2026

Due to scheduled maintenance, Local 159 will have limited offering of services May 28-29th.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Job Calls for Wednesday, May 27th 2026NEW CALLS: Blattner – 4 JWs for Koshkonong solar field. 6AM. June 1.Midwest Electr...
05/27/2026

Job Calls for Wednesday, May 27th 2026

NEW CALLS:

Blattner – 4 JWs for Koshkonong solar field. 6AM. June 1.

Midwest Electric, LLC. – 1 JW. Service truck, controls experience. 7AM. June 1.

OPEN CALLS:

Hill – 1 VDV Tech. 7AM.

Wil Surge – 1 JW for Wisconsin History Museum Downtown Madison. 7AM. May 27.

Staff – 1 JW for Facebook Data Center in Beaver Dam. Drug screen first day. 7AM.

Staff – 1 VDV Tech for American Family Children's Hospital. 6AM. May 26

Morse – 5 JWs for EPIC in Verona. 7AM

Wil-Surge - 1 Foreman various projects. 7AM

Altmeyer Electric is looking for electricians with conduit bending skills for their Costco project in Oconomowoc. Contact IBEW Local 494 - Milwaukee to bid.

Please leave your Name, Phone Number, Card Number, and what jobs you’re bidding on between 5pm and 7am Weeknights, or between 5pm Friday and 7am Monday on the weekend.

BOOKS:

JIW BK1 – 14
JIW BK2 – 5
JW BK3 – 1
VDV Tech BK1 – 2
VDV Tech BK2 – 2
CE BK1 – 0
CE BK2 – 0
CW BK1 – 1
CW BK2 – 1

All other books are empty

To bid on jobs:

After 5PM go to www.ibew159.org and then the “Job Calls” gold button on the right, Or call the Job line (608) 255-0169 to listen to the available jobs recording and leave a voicemail, Or email referral (at) ibew159.org.

Stay Classy Madison,

IBEW 159 Referral
5303 Fen Oak Dr
Madison, WI 53718
Office: (608)255-2989
Fax: (608)255-3014
referral (at) ibew159.org

Due to scheduled maintenance, Local 159 will have limited offering of services today, May 27th. We apologize for any inc...
05/27/2026

Due to scheduled maintenance, Local 159 will have limited offering of services today, May 27th.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Job Calls for Tuesday, May 26th 2026NEW CALLS: Hill Electric Inc. – 1 VDV Tech. 7AMOPEN CALLS:Wil Surge – 1 JW for Wisco...
05/26/2026

Job Calls for Tuesday, May 26th 2026

NEW CALLS:

Hill Electric Inc. – 1 VDV Tech. 7AM

OPEN CALLS:

Wil Surge – 1 JW for Wisconsin History Museum Downtown Madison. 7AM. May 27.

Staff – 1 JW for Facebook Data Center in Beaver Dam. Drug screen first day. 7AM.

Staff – 1 VDV Tech for American Family Children's Hospital. 6AM. May 26

Morse – 5 JWs for EPIC in Verona. 7AM

Wil-Surge - 1 Foreman various projects. 7AM

Altmeyer Electric is looking for electricians with conduit bending skills for their Costco project in Oconomowoc. Contact IBEW Local 494 - Milwaukee to bid.

Please leave your Name, Phone Number, Card Number, and what jobs you’re bidding on between 5pm and 7am Weeknights, or between 5pm Friday and 7am Monday on the weekend.

The Grounded call went to JW BK I #13

The Westphal calls were cancelled.

BOOKS:

JIW BK1 – 13
JIW BK2 – 5
JW BK3 – 1
VDV Tech BK1 – 2
VDV Tech BK2 – 2
CE BK1 – 0
CE BK2 – 0
CW BK1 – 1
CW BK2 – 1

All other books are empty

To bid on jobs:

After 5PM go to www.ibew159.org and then the “Job Calls” gold button on the right, Or call the Job line (608) 255-0169 to listen to the available jobs recording and leave a voicemail, Or email referral (at) ibew159.org.

Stay Classy Madison,

IBEW 159 Referral
5303 Fen Oak Dr
Madison, WI 53718
Office: (608)255-2989
Fax: (608)255-3014
referral (at) ibew159.org

Job Calls for Friday, May 22nd 2026NEW CALLS: Grounded Electric Inc. – 1 JW. 6AM. May 26.OPEN CALLS:Wil Surge – 1 JW for...
05/22/2026

Job Calls for Friday, May 22nd 2026

NEW CALLS:

Grounded Electric Inc. – 1 JW. 6AM. May 26.

OPEN CALLS:

Wil Surge – 1 JW for Wisconsin History Museum Downtown Madison. 7AM. May 27.

Staff – 1 JW for Facebook Data Center in Beaver Dam. Drug screen first day. 7AM.

Staff – 1 VDV Tech for American Family Children's Hospital. 6AM. May 26

Westphal – 1 JW for 3 months for Facebook Data Center in Beaver Dam. 5x10. Occasional Saturdays. Drug screen on site first day. 7AM

Morse – 5 JWs for EPIC in Verona. 7AM

Westphal – 1 JW for jobs in Madison. 7AM

Wil-Surge - 1 Foreman various projects. 7AM

Altmeyer Electric is looking for electricians with conduit bending skills for their Costco project in Oconomowoc. Contact IBEW Local 494 - Milwaukee to bid.

Please leave your Name, Phone Number, Card Number, and what jobs you’re bidding on between 5pm and 7am Weeknights, or between 5pm Friday and 7am Monday on the weekend.

The Wil Surge call went to JW BK I #9

The Staff call went to VDV Tech BK I #3

BOOKS:

JIW BK1 – 14
JIW BK2 – 5
JW BK3 – 1
VDV Tech BK1 – 2
VDV Tech BK2 – 2
CE BK1 – 0
CE BK2 – 0
CW BK1 – 1
CW BK2 – 1

All other books are empty

To bid on jobs:

After 5PM go to www.ibew159.org and then the “Job Calls” gold button on the right, Or call the Job line (608) 255-0169 to listen to the available jobs recording and leave a voicemail, Or email referral (at) ibew159.org.

Stay Classy Madison,

IBEW 159 Referral
5303 Fen Oak Dr
Madison, WI 53718
Office: (608)255-2989
Fax: (608)255-3014
referral (at) ibew159.org

Apprentice Zaia and JW Barrett spent their day at Vel Phillips Memorial High School speaking with students about careers...
05/22/2026

Apprentice Zaia and JW Barrett spent their day at Vel Phillips Memorial High School speaking with students about careers in the union electrical trade.

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5303 Fen Oak Drive
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53718

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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