IBEW Local 553 Reviews

3.9

35% would recommend to a friend

(4 total reviews)

Lonnie R. Stephenson

100% approve of CEO

15% positive business outlook

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4 reviews
4.0
2 Nov 2025

Starting is tough

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Pros

A union that has your back every step of your apprenticeship. Benefits that rival most careers, especially in North Carolina.

Cons

No paid time off. Pay does not meet the COL. Contractors do not provide necessary tools for roles and responsibilities

4.0
17 Oct 2022

A

Recommend
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Pros

Great to work for steady work

Cons

Pay rate is low starting out

3.0
22 Feb 2016

IBEW

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Pros

I enjoy working in a new field and learning a new trade. Electrical work and training is in such a necessary and useful field,

Cons

Startng off as a pre-apprentice the pay isn't very good, the jobsites are difficult, especially during foul weather, and we get laid off whenever jobsites near finishing status with no warning

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