Crew resources
The links worth bookmarking
The sites we use to find the work, check the per diem, line up housing and keep a license good on the road.
Find work
- RoadDogJobsTraveling trades job board. Most of the postings on our board link here.
- IBEWThe electricians' union. Find a local and ask about travel work on your book.
Per diem and taxes
- GSA per diem ratesThe federal per diem rate for any county. A good yardstick for an offer.
- IRS Publication 463Travel expenses and the tax home rules that decide whether per diem is taxed.
- Our per diem calculatorAdd up rate, overtime and per diem, and compare it to a local job.
Housing
- Furnished FinderFurnished monthly rentals, built for traveling nurses. Works just as well for crews.
- Extended Stay AmericaWeekly rates and kitchens near most metro builds.
Licenses and training
- License checkerWhich states on our board accept the license you already hold.
- NCCERSkills assessments and credentials. Several postings on the board require them.
- OSHA Outreach (OSHA 10 and 30)Most sites want an OSHA 10 card before day one.
Code
- NFPA 70 (NEC) free accessRead the National Electrical Code online for free.
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The one-page version
Federal per diem rates near every hot build, plus license reciprocity, in a free PDF.