INSTRUCTIONS TO LOCAL 126 REFERRAL TECHNICIANS The following represent the expectations of Local 126 and its referral of technicians to signatory employers. 1) BE ON TIME: It is essential that all persons report to each and every job at least fifteen minutes prior to the commencement of work. This allows each individual to prepare for the work day and be ready to begin work at the prescribed time. Being late to a job is grounds for being sent home from a job without pay. Repeated tardiness is grounds for losing your referral privileges. 2) DRESS AS INSTRUCTED BY THE OFFICE: Every referral has a dress code as directed by the employer for that specific job. Work Clothes: Casual, clean clothes; long pants (jeans); shirt, appropriate work shoes. Dress shorts are acceptable, however they may not be acceptable during performance calls and in some cases for rigging.  Ask the Business Agent when referred to a job if attire will be an issue. Some jobs may require specific foot wear such as steel toed boots. Specific needs will be communicated to you upon reference to a job. T-shirts with advertisements or phrases on them may not always be appropriate. When in doubt, wear something else. You can always wear a Local 16 shirt. Show Blacks: This is the same as work clothes but all of the clothes must be black. Suit: Matching dress slacks and coat with a dress shirt, a tie and practical dress shoes. Women should wear a business suit with slacks, and practical dress shoes. (Skirts are not practical.) 3) BRING YOUR TOOLS: Unless otherwise instructed by the office, every technician is expected to come to each job with the tools required to execute all aspects of the position to which you have been referred. Technicians are not expected to bring power tools or major diagnostic tools to the job with them with the exception of battery operated screw guns and hand held meters when appropriate. Technicians are expected to wear a tool belt and carry the tools that they need to perform their jobs at all times. Failure to do so when asked by your department head may lead to dismissal. See the tool lists below 4) PAYROLL RECORDS: You must bring with you to each job the identification papers needed to complete the I-9 form on the Local 126 (I-9, W-4). This usually means your drivers license and Social Security Card or your Passport. Doing so will help to speed up the payroll process. Keep track of your job numbers, your employer and steward, the hours and days you work and any other pertinent information about your call. Allow two weeks from the end of each job for payment. If you do not receive payment or if the payment is incorrect, you may come to the Local 126 offices and complete a payroll resolution form and Local 126 will assist you in correcting whatever payroll problem exists. NEVER contact the employer first about a payroll problem! 5) BE PROFESSIONAL: The rates and conditions enjoyed by technicians working under Local 126's collective bargaining agreements mandate that technicians conduct themselves in a professional manner that will further the interests of Local 126, its employers and the other technicians who work under those agreements. Do not expect to be rewarded beyond your pay. Do not eat food that is intended for use by the client unless instructed to do so. Do not take merchandise from a client unless the client offers it to you. Do not solicit food, gifts or other rewards from a client. 6) COMMUNICATE: Local 126 has an agent on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Should you experience any difficulties regarding a job to which you are going, a job that you are on, or a job that you have already been on, call the Local 126 number, 817-929-1926. (7)SUGGESTED TOOLS: The following lists have been compiled by Local 126 with the cooperation and participation of our signatory employers. The tools listed below are required to do the work at the professional level dictated by Local 126's negotiated wage scales. You should not only carry these tools, but they should be in good working order and you should know how to use them. BASIC THEATRICAL TOOL PACKAGE - for calls at the theaters and for carpenter and electric calls in the convention center and hotels. Tool Belt - For tools and basic hardware you will need on the job - No Fanny Packs Tape Measure - 25 foot minimum Straight Claw Hammer - 16 oz. Screw Drivers - a 4 in 1 is ok Battery Operated Screw Gun - 9.6 volt minimum Crescent Wrench - 8 in. Ratchet Wrench - 3/8 “ drive, 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16" deep sockets Channel Locks - 10" Pliers - Slip Joint, 2 position Wire Cutters - end cutters or diagonal cutters Pocket Knife - big enough to cut sash cord, small enough to carry with you at all times Flashlight - Small and Powerful Safety Glasses Gloves Pen and Pencil Black Sharpie AUDIO VISUAL JOBS Maglight Flashlight, holder & gel holder 4 in one screw driver 8" crescent wrench Leatherman or other multi-purpose tool Jewelers Screw drivers - (phillips and flat) Needle Nose Pliers Assorted Nut Drivers Pocket Knife Circuit Tester Board Tape or Masking tape Electrical Tape Sharpie or other fine point permanent marker Gloves Pen and small Pad of Paper Fanny Pack to hold tools Binder to hold Payroll sheets, 3 in 1 forms etc. WHAT TO BRING TO WORK FOR GENERAL SESSION HEADPHONES HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER or Q-BOX BOARD TAPE (labeling) SHARPIE (marking pen) Maglite* (or other pocket flashlight) Pen* Crescent Wrench* Multi Tool* (Leatherman, Gerber etc.) Knife* 4 in 1 screwdriver* Wire cutters* (diagonal cutters) 9/16 socket + ratchet Tweakers (small screwdrivers, Philips & flathead) 5/16 Allen wrench (coffin Key) Needle nose pliers Inclinometer Tone generator I-Pod, CD player etc 50-100’ tape measure AC circuit tester CONSTRUCTION SHOPS: Tool Belt - For tools and basic hardware you will need on the job - No Fanny Packs Tape Measure - 25 foot minimum Architect’s scale rule Straight Claw Hammer - 16 oz. Nail Sets Center Punch Screw Drivers - a 4 in 1 is ok Battery Operated Screw Gun - 9.6 volt minimum Combination Square or Speed Square, and Framing Square Hand Saw(s) - cross cut saw at least Crescent Wrench - 8 in. And 10 in. Ratchet Wrench - 3/8 “ drive, 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16" deep sockets (complete set preferred) Channel Locks - 10" Pliers - Slip Joint, 2 position Wire Cutters - end cutters and diagonal cutters Pocket Knife - big enough to cut sash cord, small enough to carry with you at all times Utility Knife and blades Chalk Line, Dry Line, line level Flashlight - Small and Powerful Carpenter’s compass, bevel gauge, angle dividers Block Plane, Sureform, assorted files and rasps 1" wood chisel (at least) 3" wrecking chisel Safety Glasses Ear protection Gloves Pen and Pencil Black Sharpie ADDITIONAL TOOLS FOR WELDERS: Welding Hood Leather Jacket Gloves Magnetic Torpedo Level 12" Crescent Wrench ADDITIONAL TOOLS FOR GREENS WORKERS: Hand Pruning Sheers - anvil and blade type Hand Pruning Saw RECOMMENDED RIGGING TOOLS: *Rope ½” – 5/8” (Length per Venue) Hotels, *Full Body Harness – Rated (Ansi Z395.1) *Shock Absorber *Lanyard / “Y” Lanyard (Cow Palace) *Auto Lock Steel Carabiners (minimum 2) *Multi Loop 5ft *CMC Rescue Sheave 100ft Cloth Tape Measure 30ft Steel Tape Measure Channel Locks 8” Crescent Wrench 8” (wide mouth, must open to 1 1/8”) 4 in 1 Screw Driver Sidewalk chalk Ratcheting Box Wrench ¾ x 7/8 Socket Wrench 3/8 Drive: 11/16, 9/16, 3/8 Deep Sockets Socket Wrench 1/2 Drive: 15/16, 7/8, 3/4 Deep Sockets
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