Work Outlook  (Updated 12/07/2023)

Referral Hours are Monday-Friday from 7am-11am

IBEW 873 Job Line (765) 457-5371 

JW Wage- $38.09/hr

H&W- $9.86

Pension (pyramids)- $9.73  

ALL STARPLUS BATTERY PLANT CALLS WILL PAY 2X FOR ALL OT HOURS WORKED (HOURLY RATE AND PENSION) STARTING 11/27/2023.

OPEN CALLS (ALL OPEN CALLS are filled, in person, on a 1st come 1st serve basis )

Stelko Electric - Shop Call - 2 JW (5-8s 7a-330p) Inside Agreement

Twin City Electric - ADM (Frankfort) - 4 JW (5-8s Mon-Fri 7a-330p w/OT possible) Inside Agreement      

*ALL CALLS REQUIRE A VALID 5 PANEL DRUG TEST WITHIN 1 YEAR (UNLESS CUSTOMER HAS SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS), 2 PCS OF I.D., AND BANK INFO IF DIRECT DEPOSIT IS DESIRED.

*ALL STARPLUS BATTERY PLANT CALLS REQUIRE OSHA 10 BEFORE STARTING*

*ALL STARPLUS BATTERY PLANT CALLS REQUIRE A NEGATIVE 10 PANEL DRUG TEST WITHIN 30 DAYS*

*ALL GM MARION CALLS REQUIRE A NEGATIVE 10 PANEL DRUG TEST WITHIN 1 YEAR*

StarPlus Energy Battery Plant- This is a $3 billion joint venture between Stellantis and Samsung in Kokomo. It is all new construction and will be working under the National Maintenance Agreement. Most contractors are currently working 6-10s. OSHA 10 is required for this job. ALL OT IS PAID AT 2X HOURLY RATE AND PENSION RATE.

Hardy Hills Solar Project- This is a 200 megawatt solar field that is currently under construction in Clinton County. This job is currently fully staffed. The current schedule is 6-10s. 

GM Marion- This is a $500 million upgrade that will include 2 new press lines, complete press and die upgrades, and a 6,000 sq ft addition at the GM plant in Marion. Phase 1 is currently in commissioning and phase 2 is expected to begin March/April 2024.

Stellantis Facilities (3 Plants in Kokomo)- This is a $155 million investment to produce new electric drive modules at the Kokomo facilities.  

Thank you for your interest in the IBEW and the Hardy Hills Solar Project.
Information and Updates    

• Once you have applied, we will contact you as soon as we have an opening.
• This project is a total of 195 Megawatts, consisting of approximately 500,000 solar panels, and spanning 1800 acres.
• This project is expected to be complete by spring 2024.
• The location of the project is approximately 5 miles north of Frankfort, IN in Clinton County.
• The current projected schedule is 5 - 10s and 8 hours on Saturday with $100/day incentive being offered

Becoming a member of IBEW Local 873 has many benefits. Along with assisting the skilled tradesman of IBEW Local 873, some of the benefits include:

• Competitive Wages ($20.21/hr - $34.75/hr)
• Timely raises (based on hours worked)
• Health Insurance
• Two defined benefit pensions
• Death Benefits
• Union representation