1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

CA Electrician Journeyman Exam

Discussion in 'Jobs & Careers' started by bighoss454, Mar 16, 2015.

  1. Mar 16, 2015 at 8:08 PM
    #1
    bighoss454

    #1
    bighoss454 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2013
    Member:
    #107871
    Messages:
    46
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    San Diego
    I just took the state exam this morning, and I scored 85 out of 100. Pass. I am so excited. Four years of taking classes at night after work has finally come to fruition. I am on cloud nine right now
     
    bighoss454, Mar 16, 2015
    #1
    T-Rex266, KILLINTIME, 2014Sport and 1 other person like this.
  2. May 24, 2015 at 9:49 AM
    #2
    the glen

    #2
    the glen Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2012
    Member:
    #82996
    Messages:
    1,271
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Glen
    penisula
    Vehicle:
    2012 TRD Off-Road 6SP manual spruce mica Taco
    Icon 2.5 remote res. Coilovers front, icon 2.5 rem res shocks rear, deavers 10 pack leafspring rear. Light racing ouca. Cmc, avid light bar, bamf sliders weld on, grillcraft mx grill, bamf light bracket with lightforce 170's. Uws toolbox, oem bed mat, weathertechs f/r, hella airhorns, trd antenna, talegate mod, Clifford alarm, budbuilt full skid plate set. All pro rear bumper. Superbumps bumpstops. Bulldog lighting reverse led lights in bumper. Trd short throw shifter. Cobra cb, firestick 4' ant. Icon LCA skids. Bamf rear dif skid. Hi lift x-treme mounted with relentless rail mounts in bed. Full size method/bfg in bed. Crown performance ss/Kevlar brake lines. Power tank mounted in bed. Rigid d2s mounted on relentless hood mounts. H3R quick release fire extinguisher mounted to driver's seat. Redline hood struts.
    Hey Chris, congrats on the test. I too am an electrician up in San Francisco, local 6. What is jw rate down there? We just got ( effective jun1) our raise, now $61.25/hour.
     
    the glen, May 24, 2015
    #2
    Lord Helmet likes this.
  3. May 14, 2016 at 2:17 PM
    #3
    Lord Helmet

    #3
    Lord Helmet Prepare To Attack

    Joined:
    Aug 30, 2012
    Member:
    #85875
    Messages:
    39,091
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Nick
    Vehicle:
    '24 GX550 Overtrail+
    $41-$52/hr depending on the counties: LA, OC, or Inland Empire area

    BTW congrats to OP. I passed on the first try years ago :anonymous: and scored a 89 :p I studied the last 2 weeks for 2 hrs everyday to test day :thumbsup:
     
    Lord Helmet, May 14, 2016
    #3
    2014Sport likes this.
  4. May 14, 2016 at 2:19 PM
    #4
    Hurley_man

    #4
    Hurley_man Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2015
    Member:
    #167026
    Messages:
    368
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    Las Vegas, NV
    Vehicle:
    16 DCSB OR 4x4
    Traded my 2012 sport for the 16
    Congrats man!
     
    Hurley_man, May 14, 2016
    #4
  5. Sep 19, 2016 at 5:11 PM
    #5
    Joe23

    #5
    Joe23 Canuckistikian

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2015
    Member:
    #165909
    Messages:
    11,302
    Gender:
    Male
    The Great White North
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRD Off-road DCSB
    god damn
    IBEW 353 our rate is $42 and change

    Isn't it in the states where you guys only do one thing though? Like conduit guys will only do conduit and then someone comes and pulls wire? And each part has a different pay?
     
    Joe23, Sep 19, 2016
    #5
  6. Sep 22, 2016 at 5:20 PM
    #6
    the glen

    #6
    the glen Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2012
    Member:
    #82996
    Messages:
    1,271
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Glen
    penisula
    Vehicle:
    2012 TRD Off-Road 6SP manual spruce mica Taco
    Icon 2.5 remote res. Coilovers front, icon 2.5 rem res shocks rear, deavers 10 pack leafspring rear. Light racing ouca. Cmc, avid light bar, bamf sliders weld on, grillcraft mx grill, bamf light bracket with lightforce 170's. Uws toolbox, oem bed mat, weathertechs f/r, hella airhorns, trd antenna, talegate mod, Clifford alarm, budbuilt full skid plate set. All pro rear bumper. Superbumps bumpstops. Bulldog lighting reverse led lights in bumper. Trd short throw shifter. Cobra cb, firestick 4' ant. Icon LCA skids. Bamf rear dif skid. Hi lift x-treme mounted with relentless rail mounts in bed. Full size method/bfg in bed. Crown performance ss/Kevlar brake lines. Power tank mounted in bed. Rigid d2s mounted on relentless hood mounts. H3R quick release fire extinguisher mounted to driver's seat. Redline hood struts.
    Sorry for the late response, i haven't veen on tw for a long time, like 10 months. So im in California, san Francisco, local 6. We do everything, and our rate just bumped up to $64 /hour this past june. Ive never heard that. Hope this helps.
     
    the glen, Sep 22, 2016
    #6
    Lord Helmet likes this.
  7. Oct 5, 2016 at 10:56 AM
    #7
    2ski4life7

    #7
    2ski4life7 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 30, 2012
    Member:
    #77911
    Messages:
    2,152
    Gender:
    Male
    Seattle WA
    Vehicle:
    17 DCLB 4x4 TRD Off Road Previously '12 DCLB 4x4 SR5
    To become a journey man do you have to take classes or can you study on your own? I am looking to possibly switch fields if I get laid off soon. Didn't realize electricians in SD made so much about the same as my current job. I realize id have to apprentice but it seems more my kinda work although working outside would have to get used to.
     
    2ski4life7, Oct 5, 2016
    #7
  8. Oct 5, 2016 at 1:07 PM
    #8
    Lord Helmet

    #8
    Lord Helmet Prepare To Attack

    Joined:
    Aug 30, 2012
    Member:
    #85875
    Messages:
    39,091
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Nick
    Vehicle:
    '24 GX550 Overtrail+
    Either show you have 8000 verified hours in commercial, residential, and industrial for the General electrician title. Or go through one of many state certified apprenticeship programs while you're getting paid for it. Last route...I don't recommend due to lack of field experience but the classroom hours at local community college. You can pass the state test and be a journeyman but your lack of experience will hurt if don't have them.
     
    Lord Helmet, Oct 5, 2016
    #8
  9. Oct 5, 2016 at 1:08 PM
    #9
    Lord Helmet

    #9
    Lord Helmet Prepare To Attack

    Joined:
    Aug 30, 2012
    Member:
    #85875
    Messages:
    39,091
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Nick
    Vehicle:
    '24 GX550 Overtrail+
    BTW I'm a state certified General Electrician with 10+ years in the trade :thumbsup:
     
    Lord Helmet, Oct 5, 2016
    #9
  10. Oct 5, 2016 at 2:17 PM
    #10
    2ski4life7

    #10
    2ski4life7 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 30, 2012
    Member:
    #77911
    Messages:
    2,152
    Gender:
    Male
    Seattle WA
    Vehicle:
    17 DCLB 4x4 TRD Off Road Previously '12 DCLB 4x4 SR5
    Thanks for the info. In your perspective do you think there is a big field growth for the future?
     
    2ski4life7, Oct 5, 2016
    #10
  11. Oct 5, 2016 at 2:20 PM
    #11
    Large

    #11
    Large Red

    Joined:
    Sep 10, 2011
    Member:
    #63268
    Messages:
    22,456
    Gender:
    Male
    There is always a need for electricians. Sparky / lemon head, whatever you want to call it here. 12 years exp all in Houston.
     
    Large, Oct 5, 2016
    #11
To Top