Overhead distribution
built right.
GDV Utilities builds and upgrades overhead distribution lines for utilities, developers and general contractors, from new construction to pole change-outs, reconductoring and solar interconnections.
Overhead work we handle
Crews and equipment scaled to the job, from a single crew to multi-crew programs.
New construction
New overhead line extensions, framing and hardware built to utility standards.
Pole replacements
Setting, transferring and removing poles with our digger derrick and bucket truck.
Reconductoring
Replacing and upgrading conductor, including pulling, sagging, tying and splicing.
Solar interconnections
Overhead line work and customer-owned pole setting for solar projects connecting to the grid.
Transformers and equipment
Installing and changing out transformers, cutouts, arresters and other line equipment.
Service drops and temporary power
Service drops and temporary power poles for new construction, coordinated with the serving utility.
Our crews at work
Built by line people
GDV Utilities is led by people who came up in the trade and know what it takes to run safe, productive crews in the field.
IBEW union crews
Signatory to the Outside Line Construction Agreement, with IBEW-trained Foremen, Linemen, Operators and Groundmen.
Safety first
Daily tailboards, stop work authority and work practices aligned with Cal/OSHA High Voltage Electrical Safety Orders and GO 95 & 128.
Built for overhead work
Bucket trucks and digger derricks for setting poles and framing, with pole and wire trailers to keep material on site.
Licensed in 3 states
CA Lic. A & C-10 #1163710 · AZ Lic. A & C-11 ROC #345427 · NV Lic. C-2 #0093534.
Our crews have worked on utility systems across the country, including:
Pasadena Water & Power
NV Energy
PECOBGEAtlantic City Electric
O&R
…and most utility systems across the U.S.
Common questions
What size crews does GDV Utilities run for overhead work?
A typical overhead crew is four or five people: a Foreman, two Journeyman Linemen, an Equipment Operator and a Groundman or Apprentice, with bucket trucks, a digger derrick and pole and wire trailers. We add crews to match the size and schedule of the job.
Do you set customer-owned poles for solar projects?
Yes. We set poles and build overhead interconnection lines for solar projects, coordinated with the serving utility.
Which utilities have your crews worked with?
Our crews have worked on SCE, PG&E, SDG&E, LADWP, SMUD, APS, SRP, NV Energy, IID, SFPUC, Riverside Public Utilities, Anaheim Public Utilities, Burbank Water & Power, Glendale Water & Power, Pasadena Water & Power, Roseville Electric, Alameda Municipal Power, Redding Electric Utility, City of Shasta Lake, AEP, Entergy, Oncor, Southern Company, Duke Energy, TVA, FPL, PPL, PECO, NYSEG, National Grid, Unitil, Atlantic City Electric, JCP&L, PSE&G, United Illuminating, Eversource, O&R, Con Edison, BGE, DTE, Consumers Energy and OG&E systems.
Need a crew?
Tell us about your project or storm call-out and we'll respond quickly. For the fastest response, give us a call.