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Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Laborer

Building TradesPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Must have basic knowledge of and ability to operate various types of utility trucks and equipment safely.
  • Must have basic knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and equipment safely.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and employees.
  • Must maintain regular and timely attendance.
  • May be required to work overtime, after hours, and weekends as needed to complete work.
  • Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with installation and maintenance of overhead lines and cables.
  • Transport and set up tools, materials, and equipment at job sites.
  • Ensure equipment is in good working condition and report any issues.
  • Load and unload materials from trucks.
  • Organize and maintain inventory of materials and tools.
  • Provide ground support to aerial linemen by handing them tools and materials.
  • Operate bucket trucks and other machinery under supervision.
  • Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Assist with setting up safety barriers and warning signs around the work area.
  • Prepare work sites by clearing debris and maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Participate in training sessions to stay current on safety practices and industry standards.
  • Clean up work sites after work is completed, including properly disposing of waste materials.
  • Communicate with aerial linemen and other team members.
  • Report any issues or hazards observed during work.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Class A Commercial Driver's License; higher wage scales apply to CDL holders.
  • Six months of experience in the utility construction industry.
  • Ability to read prints and interpret utility maps to identify the type and size of underground utilities.

About the Company

Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Quanta Services builds, upgrades and repairs the power lines, substations, pipelines and communications networks that utilities, power producers and large energy users rely on. It runs its own training school, Northwest Lineman College, which prepares workers for electric line work at campuses in several states. Quanta works through regional operating companies that handle engineering, construction, storm restoration and routine upkeep for their customers. Clients pay under long-term master service agreements for ongoing work and under fixed-price or cost-based contracts for large projects. Quanta was founded in 1997 by combining four electrical contractors and is based in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1997

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