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Position Overview

**Power your Future with Qualus in our Distribution department as an Operations Driver.** The Operations Driver role is a critical and mobile position that involves daily travel and coordination with teams to ensure timely and efficient storm restoration support. This role is ideal for candidates with prior experience in transportation, utility support, or logistics. A strong commitment to safety, adaptability during emergency response, and comfort navigating diverse environments are essential. Periodic overnight travel may be required, especially during power restoration efforts.

As an Operations Driver you are responsible for working with a Storm Damage Assessor as part of a two-man team, driving to areas of distribution facilities in need of restoration due to accident or natural disaster (hurricane, ice storm, etc.).

As an Operations Driver (Wire Down Guard), your responsibility will be to secure areas with compromised electrical wires or equipment, ensuring public safety. You will remain on-site until utility crews arrive to carry out the necessary repairs. Comprehensive training in safety protocols for both the host utility and Qualus will be provided. Please be prepared for extended on-site hours when called to work. This role always requires travel, and your work schedule may vary, potentially including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

+ Utilize smartphones and/or tablets to access company systems and for timekeeping.

+ Utilize GPS software and/or geospatial coordinates to navigate the assigned territory and client sites.

+ Consistently follow safety protocols and participate in all safety initiatives.

+ Assist in power restoration efforts in natural disaster events.

+ Adhering to all driving laws and regulations.

+ Keeping logs of activities, including milage and fuel consumption.

+ Communicating effectively with dispatchers and manage time efficiently to meet schedules.

+ Carrying out basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as checking tire pressure, oil levels, and replenishing fuel.

+ Reporting any accidents or damages to the vehicle to the management immediately.

+ Willingness to assist in power restoration efforts in natural disaster events.

+ Overnight travel may be required periodically.

Qualifications

+ 25 years of age or older.

+ You must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean record which will be verified.

+ You must be able to pass a drug screen test.

+ Capability to mobilize quickly following a storm event.

+ Ability to communicate and collaborate with remote teams.

+ Physical capacity to work extended hours under adverse conditions.

+ Proficiency with mobile technology

+ Smartphone with an active data plan

+ Capability to cover travel and meal expenses (until reimbursed).

Work Environment:

+ Expect to be on-site for an extended period when mobilized.

+ 100% travel required.

+ Expect to work up to 16-hour days, 7 days a week until customers are restored with electricity.

+ Work schedule varies and may include weekends, nights, and holidays.

Benefits & Compensation

+ **Pay:** $25/hour flat rate.

+ Per diem as per our Contracts.

+ Company rental vehicle provided.

+ Lodging provided.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO

At Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. To view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement, click here.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process, and need an alternative method for applying, please email [email protected].

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**Job Locations** _US-OH_

**ID** _2025-4598_

**Category** _Engineering & Advisory_

**Position Type** _Seasonal_

**Remote:** _Yes_

**Salary Range** _$25.00/ Hour_