Dispatch Portal Registration for Registrants

The Local 501 Dispatch Portal is available online to union members, registrants and would-be registrants seeking job opportunities in the operating engineer trade.

If you would like to register for a job search with Local 501, please fill out the information sheet. You can download and print the form here. Once you have filled it out and scanned it to a pdf file, email it to dispatch@local501.org.

Once your information has been entered, you will receive an email to return to the website at www.local501.org to complete the registration process below. Please allow up to 72-hours to receive email. Be sure to check your junk and/or spam mail.

To Register for Dispatch:

    1. Select Register in the top right corner
    2. Select Registrant
    3. Select Register/Forgot Password
    4. Enter Email
    5. Enter Last 4-digits of SSN
    6. Enter Zip Code

An activation link will be sent to your email to activate your account. Note: The activation link expires within 4-hours. Be sure to check your junk/spam mail for link.

    1. Create and Save your Password
    2. Select Info Sheet
    3. Complete all Fields
    4. Upload your Resume
    5. Save
    6. Remit Registrant Fee*

Note: To update resume, click trash can and delete old resume then upload new resume.

*Remit fee monthly in order to remain active on dispatch

Your resume automatically populates to open employment opportunities that match the criteria listed on your Information Sheet.

In your Registrant Dashboard under Dispatch Notification, you will be able to view how many times your resume has been presented to an employer (Job#) and what types of employment opportunities are available for reference only.

Employer(s) will contact candidates directly for employment interview(s). Once employment is offered, it is the responsibility of the registrant to email the Dispatch Team at dispatch@local501.org of hire status.

It is also the responsibility of the registrant to contact the Dispatch Team to be removed from the Dispatch Resume Distribution List/Dispatch Portal.

To access Local 501’s Dispatch Portal after registering, go to www.local501.org and select Log In.

To apply directly for employment opportunities, go to select Southern California Job Opportunities or click here.