McCall-Thomas works with utilities in the Southeast to assist with power restoration during natural disasters. Our two-man teams are responsible for driving to areas of distribution facilities in need of restoration due to accident or natural disaster including, tropical storms, hurricanes, and snow/ice storms. This type of work is on-call and requires mobilization on a short notice.
In the chance of an accident or natural disaster an on-call driver or assessor will:
Receive a notification that we are gathering teams to travel.
You will be given the location and option to participate in the assessment.
Once the assessment is confirmed you will be given a meet up time and location. This is where all two-man teams will meet and be given assignment.
Based on the damage you could be required to stay at this location for up to two weeks.
Lodging and meals will be provided, as well as a vehicle per diem if the Assessor or Driver provides their own vehicle.
Benefits of being apart of our storm assessment teams:
Helping those in need after a natural disaster.
Provides an extra source of income with competitive pay.
Gives you the opportunity to work on a contract basis.
We are constantly adding Storm Damage Assessors and Drivers to our on-call list. If this is something you are interested in please review the requirements, and apply below.
Requirements & Duties for a Driver:
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be willing to travel and stay overnight.
Responsible for driving the Storm Damage Assessor to check right of ways under various terrain and weather conditions.
These conditions can include snow, ice, off-road rural areas in swamp or overgrown mountainous terrain.
Responsible for communicating hazardous information to the utility representative.
Requirements & Duties for an Assessor:
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be willing to travel and stay overnight.
5 plus years’ experience as a Journeyman or Distribution Field Engineer
Must be capable of walking long distances to the power lines to check all right of ways under various terrain and weather conditions.
Weather conditions may include snow, ice, or high heat and humidity.
Terrain may include off-road rural areas in swampy or overgrown right of ways or mountainous areas.
If you are applying to be an Assessor and have a specific driver, please let us know. They will also need to apply.