trade the road for the grid
Your CDL is your ticket to a future with stability, growth, and union power.
If you’ve earned your Class A CDL, you’ve already cleared one of the biggest hurdles to launching a career in the electrical industry. Now it’s time to put it to work - not just hauling loads, but building the infrastructure that powers Michigan.
At IBEW Local 876, we’re more than just a union — we’re a brotherhood and sisterhood of workers who keep the lights on, connect communities, and keep Michigan moving forward. With your CDL, you have two powerful entry points into our union:
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Join us as a Groundman/Truck Driver and become a vital part of our crews. You’ll work alongside skilled linemen, substation technicians, and teledata professionals - the teams responsible for building and maintaining the grid, restoring power after storms, and keeping communities safe and connected.
With union wages, strong benefits, and a supportive team environment, you’ll do more than just drive - you’ll help power Michigan.
Build Your Career: Apprenticeships with ALBAT
Your CDL also means you’ve already opened the door to a new trade.
Whether you’re interested in becoming a Journeyman Lineman, Substation Technician, or Traffic Signal Technician, our nationally recognized ALBAT Apprenticeship Program provides a paid, earn-while-you-learn path to a lifelong career.
With union training, you’ll gain skills that keep you in demand, with opportunities that grow as you do.
Why It Pays to Go Union
You’ve already proven you’ve got the drive. Now take the wheel of your future.
INDUSTRY LEADING WAGES
Wages and benefits that protect you, your family, and your future.
job security
Access to work across Michigan and beyond.
brotherhood & solidarity
You'll never be out there alone.
Opportunities to Grow
From entry-level Groundman/Truck Driver to Journeyman and beyond.
Since its establishment in 1935, IBEW LOCAL 876 has been at the forefront of the electrical industry, fostering a highly skilled workforce that extends beyond traditional electrical delivery. Our dedicated members play a pivotal role not only in powering homes and businesses throughout Michigan but also in ensuring traffic safety through signaling, facilitating broadband delivery, and excelling in diverse specialized fields. Over the years, our local has continuously expanded its ranks, incorporating talented professionals in teledata, tree trimming, traffic signal operations, and various other skilled disciplines. This collective growth has propelled us to become the dynamic and versatile Union we are today, enabling us to provide exceptional energy services while driving advancements in safety and technology across multiple disciplines.
