Traveling Mechanic

About Us

North Houston Pole Line (NHPL), a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company, was founded in 1970 primarily to perform overhead distribution work in Houston, Texas. While serving the greater Houston area and beyond over the last 50+ years, NHPLC has seen utility demands increase and our valued customer’s needs evolve. Inherent to continued success, NHPLC has evolved and grown with the ever-changing needs of our customers to ensure we remain the top choice for all our customer’s energy demands.

As a result of meeting these demands, the company has grown into one of the largest construction contractors in the Southwest, providing a diverse portfolio of services in many rural, urban, and geographical areas.

As a Quanta Services, Inc. Subsidiary, North Houston Pole Line delivers first-class services on virtually any project. A member of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), North Houston Pole Line relentlessly pursues continued improvement ensuring our workforce has the necessary training, equipment, and resources to meet or exceed customer needs in a safe, productive, and cost-effective manner. To strengthen this broad range of expertise, North Houston Pole Line’s highly qualified workforce undergoes extensive training in well-established instructional programs.

Joining our team means being part of an organization that values drive and inclusion. We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions. We're at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us.

North Houston Pole Line is seeking an experienced Traveling Mechanic to support the maintenance and repair of company vehicles, trucks, trailers, and specialized heavy equipment at project locations throughout the company’s operating footprint. This position will travel to field locations to diagnose equipment issues, complete preventative maintenance, and perform repairs that help keep crews productive and equipment operating safely.

North Houston Pole Line supports transmission, distribution, substation, underground, and emergency-restoration operations and maintains specialized equipment used throughout utility construction. The Traveling Mechanic must be comfortable working independently in field environments, responding to changing priorities, and troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and related equipment issues away from the main shop.

• Diagnose, service, and repair trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, and specialized utility construction equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and safety checks to reduce equipment downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, brake, engine, and drivetrain systems.
• Travel to jobsites to perform scheduled maintenance and emergency field repairs.
• Inspect equipment for damage, excessive wear, or additional repairs needed and communicate findings.
• Complete required service records, work orders, and DOT-related repair documentation.
• Perform minor welding, fabrication, and component replacement as needed.
• Follow NHPL, DOT, OSHA, and manufacturer safety requirements while servicing and operating equipment.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3+ years of experience repairing heavy-duty trucks, construction equipment, or similar fleet assets.
• Working knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, brakes, and drivetrain components.
• Ability to independently diagnose mechanical problems and determine appropriate repairs.
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred or required based on assigned equipment.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively to project…