Tooling / Shop Lead

Quanta Services•Vacaville, CA

23h

About The Position

PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC (dba QUES), a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc., is seeking a Tooling/Shop Lead to coordinate and control company tooling, shop runners, and related shop support activities. The role ensures tools are properly inventoried, maintained, distributed, and available for field operations. It is a hands-on leadership position working closely with the Shop/Fleet Manager, field supervision, mechanics, and project teams, requiring strong organization, communication, accountability, and knowledge of construction tooling and shop operations. The position oversees tooling inventory and control, shop runner activities, coordination of tooling and fleet support with field operations, and safety and compliance. It also maintains accurate tooling records, tracks costs, keeps storage organized, and provides updates to the Shop/Fleet Manager. The anticipated pay is $34.00–$40.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Employees must successfully pass criminal background checks, an MVR check, and post-employment and random drug tests.

Requirements

Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple requests and changing priorities.
Basic computer skills and ability to maintain electronic inventory records.
Ability to operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to lift, move, and handle tools and equipment as required in a fast-paced environment.
Must successfully pass criminal background checks, an MVR check, and post-employment and random drug tests.

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction, utility, fleet, equipment, tooling, or shop operations.
Prior leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate, audited company tooling inventory, including tagging items and tracking assignments and transfers.
Identify missing, damaged, or obsolete tools and recommend repair, replacement, or disposal.
Monitor tooling condition and readiness, and recommend purchases based on need and usage.
Direct daily shop runner activities and prioritize deliveries, pickups, and tooling transfers according to shop, fleet, and field needs.
Maintain accountability for company vehicles, tools, and equipment in transit, and report delays or issues to management.
Coordinate tooling movement, repair and inspection scheduling, and field tooling requests with the Shop/Fleet Manager.
Ensure timely delivery and pickup of tooling and proper storage.
Communicate equipment or tooling issues that could affect field operations.
Ensure tooling is maintained and used according to manufacturer recommendations and company safety requirements; remove damaged or unsafe tools from service.
Assist with required inspections and certifications, and report safety concerns to the Shop/Fleet Manager.
Maintain accurate tooling records and track costs to reduce unnecessary purchases, rentals, and losses.
Lead shop runners by example on safety, organization, and reliability; keep storage organized and provide regular updates to the Shop/Fleet Manager.