SAFETY. QUALITY. EXCELLENCE

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Whether your project is straightforward or complex, a middle-of-the-night emergency or a long-planned improvement, our experienced team will get it done.

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Uncompromising Safety

Outback’s construction experts, skilled operators and engineering partners work hand-in-hand to execute every public utility project as promised, without compromising safety.

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Specialty Equipment

With years of experience in distribution systems, a problem-solving mentality and patented specialty equipment, Outback can take on civil, substation and underground jobs at a moment’s notice.

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Comprehensive Solutions

Complete site development packages include earth moving and grading, underground and above-ground utility installation, and right-of-way construction.

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Supplier Diversity

As a woman-owned business, Outback makes it a point to develop supplier diversity across construction disciplines for the mutual benefit of our customers, company and community.

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CAPABILITIES

Civil

Transmission and distribution of foundation construction using state-of-the-art equipment for the steepest conditions in the roughest terrains.
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Substation

Concrete installation, site grading and paving, excavation and more for new and existing civil projects by a highly experienced team.
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Underground

Distribution electric, gas and communication installation specialists deliver high quality projects with impeccable safety records.
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Specialty Equipment

Patented specialty equipment designed by Outback to perform without compromise and navigate tough terrain safely.
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WHY CHOOSE OUTBACK

Hard work. Inventive solutions. A never-quit attitude. At Outback, we strive to earn your trust by doing what is right—and doing it well.

OUTBACK MILESTONES

    2000
    Outback is founded
    2001-2003
    Various AT&T Projects: Bay Area, CA.
    2004
    First PG&E job: Cottonwood-Vaca 230 KV Emergency
    2005
    Linecat: Developed and Patented.
    2007-2008
    PG&E Round Mtn. Table Mtn. 50 KV Slide
    2011
    First PG&E Pull Site, Helm Reconductor Project
    2012
    First TSP FDN Drilling Project, WAPA, Elk Grove
    2013
    First PG&E Substation MSA
    2014
    First Matting Project, Contra Costa-Moraga Pull Sites
    2015
    The PG&E Tamarac Substation, Donner Pass- Truckee
    2016
    The PG&E Pit 6 Spillway Project
    2017
    First Grout Injected Pile FDN Project, PG&E Fairhaven Substation
    2017
    Oroville Dam Emergency, PG&E, DWR, Barnard
    2018
    Underground Division Created
    2019
    PG&E Cottonwood Substation Security Wall
    2020
    Second PG&E MSA- Butte County Rebuild
    2021
    PG&E Pit1, Bank 1 and Foundations
    2022
    PG&E Brighton - Grand Island, Design Build, Pile Foundations, LST Foundations

Basin Enterprises

Together, Outback and its sister company, Basin Enterprises, deliver a one-stop-shop experience for civil infrastructure and public utility construction projects. For energized and de-energized aerial, overhead and underground distribution facilities, Basin provides:

  • Electric transmission and distribution
  • Safe and effective roadway traffic control
  • Heavy construction rental equipment

HOW WE’RE DOING

973
pieces of owned equipment
400
employees strong
22
years family-owned and operated
    973
    pieces of owned equipment
    400
    employees strong
    22
    years family-owned and operated

WE NEVER COMPROMISE ON SAFETY

Safety on the job site is non-negotiable. We get our customers’ projects done right without compromising safety—ever.

LET'S GET TO WORK.

Tell us what you need for your utility project and we’ll get back to you. For emergency services, call 530-528-2225.
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