Business Details
33 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Powerline Construction & Maintenance Services
Founded in 1993, S & H Powerline Construction has established itself as a trusted provider of powerline construction and equipment services in Central Texas. Starting as a family-owned business with four employees, we have grown to service 16 cooperatives, municipalities, and private businesses across the state. Our expertise spans overhead distribution, underground distribution, transmission line construction, and emergency response for weather-related events. With 26 years of experience, we maintain a fleet of specialized equipment to handle diverse terrain including rock, mud, and swamps. Our in-house welding shop and custom-built trailers enable comprehensive repairs and remounts, ensuring self-sufficiency even in remote locations.We pride ourselves on dedicated teams who deliver reliable solutions for single-circuit to triple-circuit powerline projects. Certified professionals handle tasks from clutch replacements to major equipment refurbishments, supporting both our operations and local businesses. Continuous investment in training keeps our crews proficient in primary-to-secondary voltage underground distribution techniques. Our commitment to customer satisfaction drives every project, whether routine maintenance or critical storm restoration. Backed by long-standing relationships with electric cooperatives, we remain employee-owned with three generations of leadership expertise guiding operations.
Services
Overhead Distribution
Underground Distribution
Transmission Lines
Powerline Construction
Equipment Repair Services
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 26 years of specialized powerline construction experience since 1993
- Emergency response team for hurricane, tornado, and ice storm recovery
- In-house welding shop handles major equipment repairs and refurbishments
- Certified in underground distribution from primary to secondary voltage
- Custom-built trailers and off-road equipment for challenging terrain
Services
Overhead Distribution
Specialized construction and maintenance of overhead power distribution systems. Our crews install and repair single-circuit, double-circuit, and triple-circuit lines using wood, concrete, and steel poles. Experienced in complex terrain handling including rock, swamps, and mud environments. Provides reliable infrastructure solutions for electric cooperatives and municipalities across Texas.
Underground Distribution
Comprehensive underground electrical distribution services from primary voltage to secondary voltage systems. Trained technicians perform precise trenching and cable installation while maintaining safety standards. Handles complete underground system upgrades and emergency repairs. Provides durable infrastructure solutions adaptable to various soil conditions and environmental challenges.
Emergency Response
24/7 storm response team with proven experience in ice storms, hurricanes, and tornado recovery. Rapid deployment capabilities maintain grid stability during extreme weather events. Specialized equipment and trained crews restore power lines efficiently while maintaining OSHA-compliant safety protocols. Provides critical infrastructure support during natural disasters across Texas.
Equipment Repair Service
Full-service equipment repair facility handling all commercial truck maintenance needs. Performs complete refurbishments, transmission replacements, and custom fabrication projects. Maintains specialized trailers for pole handling and cable distribution. Provides welding services and equipment upgrades to extend machinery lifespan while maintaining operational efficiency.
Transmission Lines
High-voltage transmission line construction and maintenance services. Installs and services critical power corridors connecting electrical generation sources to distribution networks. Utilizes cranes, tension rigs, and specialized rigging equipment to ensure grid reliability. Meets industry standards for safety and performance in large-scale infrastructure projects.
People
Marvin Hickey
President
Serving as company president with three generations of leadership experience. Oversees strategic growth while maintaining original family business values since 1993. Directs operations across 16 cooperatives and multiple municipal contracts throughout Texas.
Mark McPherson
Shop Foreman
Manages equipment maintenance and repair operations with 20+ years of specialized experience. Supervises welding shop capabilities that handle both company and local business equipment needs. Ensures fleet readiness for challenging powerline construction projects.
Tony Arnold
General Foreman/Safety Coordinator
Coordinates daily operations and enforces safety protocols for all field crews. Implements emergency response procedures during storm conditions. Maintains OSHA compliance while managing crews with diverse powerline construction expertise.
Questions
What powerline services do you offer?
We provide overhead distribution, underground distribution, transmission line construction, and emergency repair services for electric cooperatives, municipalities, and private businesses.
Do you handle storm emergency response?
Yes, our trained crews respond to hurricanes, tornadoes, ice storms, and other weather-related emergencies with specialized equipment and rapid deployment capabilities.
Can you repair construction equipment?
Our welding shop and maintenance facility handles complete truck repairs, custom trailer fabrication, and equipment refurbishments for both company and local business needs.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Central Texas including Waco, Crawford, and surrounding communities with powerline construction and maintenance services.
Are you a family-owned business?
Yes, we've maintained family ownership since our founding in 1993 with three generations of leadership experience guiding operations.
