IBEW Local 159
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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
06/06/2026
News feature on our 125th Anniversary
IBEW Local 159 celebrates 125 years The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 159 celebrated its 125th anniversary at the Alliant Energy Center on Friday.
06/04/2026
Job Calls for Thursday, June 4 2026
NEW CALLS:
Grounded Electric Inc. – 1 JW. 6AM. June 8 .
OPEN CALLS:
Blattner- 6 JWs for High Noon Solar Project in Arlington. Must be able to work in extreme weather (hot/cold). Must be able to lift 40lbs. Valid Drivers License. 7AM. June 8.
Systems Technologies – 1 VDV Tech with wire pulling and CAT 6 termination experience. 7AM. June 8.
Westphal – 2 JWs. 7AM.
1901 – 1 JW with controls experience. 7AM.
Hill – 1 VDV Tech. 7AM.
Staff – 5 JWs 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 1901 calls went to CW BK I #4, 5
The Morse call went to JW BK I #13
The Blattner call went to JW BK I #14
BOOKS:
JIW BK1 – 13
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
06/04/2026
June Education Meeting tonight at 4:30PM
06/03/2026
Job Calls for Wednesday, June 3 2026
NEW CALLS:
1901 – 2 CW-1s. 7AM. June 8.
Blattner – 1 JW for Battery Storage installation at Koshkonong solar project. 6AM. June 8.
Blattner- 6 JWs for High Noon Solar Project in Arlington. Must be able to work in extreme weather (hot/cold). Must be able to lift 40lbs. Valid Drivers License. 7AM. June 8.
OPEN CALLS:
Systems Technologies – 1 VDV Tech with wire pulling and CAT 6 termination experience. 7AM. June 8.
Westphal – 2 JWs. 7AM.
1901 – 1 JW with controls experience. 7AM.
Hill – 1 VDV Tech. 7AM.
Staff – 6 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.
BOOKS:
JIW BK1 – 13
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
06/02/2026
Job Calls for Tuesday, June 2 2026
NEW CALLS:
None.
OPEN CALLS:
Systems Technologies – 1 VDV Tech with wire pulling and CAT 6 termination experience. 7AM. June 8.
Westphal – 2 JWs. 7AM. June 3.
1901 – 1 JW with controls experience. 7AM. June 1.
Hill – 1 VDV Tech. 7AM.
Staff – 6 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.
BOOKS:
JIW BK1 – 13
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
06/02/2026
Welcome aboard, Ben. Glad to have you on our crew!
At Madison East High School senior Ben Dutcher found his rhythm — both in music and in the trades. 🎶⚡️
This fall, he'll begin a five-year electrician apprenticeship with IBEW Local 159, after discovering a passion for hands-on work through East’s career exploration opportunities.
Along the way, he’s also built leadership and collaboration skills through Cypher, East’s student music club, performed across the community and earned medals at SkillsUSA competitions.
🔗Read more: https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/about/news/article/~board/newsstories/post/senior-spotlight-east-highs-ben-dutcher-brings-creativity-and-craftsmanship-to-his-next-chapter
06/01/2026
Job Calls for Monday, June 1 2026
NEW CALLS:
Systems Technologies – 1 VDV Tech with wire pulling and CAT 6 termination experience. 7AM. June 8.
OPEN CALLS:
Westphal – 2 JWs. 7AM. June 3.
1901 – 1 JW with controls experience. 7AM. June 1.
Hill – 1 VDV Tech. 7AM.
Staff – 6 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 Blattner call was cancelled.
The 1901 call went to JW BK I #12
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
06/01/2026
We are proud to support our elected officials who fight every day for working peoples rights. Wisconsin State Representative Shelia Stubbs is the first African American elected to the Wisconsin Legislature from Dane County.
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
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
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8am - 4:30pm |