Utility Contractor Lifting Services in NYC & NJ

When utility contractors in New York City and New Jersey need heavy transformer equipment lifted, positioned, or lowered into tight underground vaults, they call Positive Lifting. Our certified crane operators and rigging specialists have the experience, equipment, and approvals to handle the most demanding utility lifting jobs safely, on schedule, and around the clock.

Whether you're working on a Con Edison grid upgrade in Manhattan, replacing a submersible transformer in Brooklyn, or installing a network transformer for National Grid in Queens, Positive Lifting delivers the lifting power you need, right where you need it.

Utility contractor lifting refers to the crane and rigging operations required to move, place, or extract heavy electrical equipment, particularly transformers, in urban utility environments. These lifts often take place on active city streets, inside underground vaults, or within confined infrastructure spaces where precision and certified rigging are non-negotiable.

Positive Lifting serves as a trusted lifting partner for utility contractors across all five NYC boroughs and throughout New Jersey, providing both crane services and the specialized internal rigging required to get the job done right.

Our team is experienced with all major transformer types used by utility contractors operating in the New York metro area:

Vault Transformers

Vault transformers are installed inside underground or below-grade enclosures, requiring precision lowering through confined street level openings. Our operators use NCCCO certified rigging techniques to position these units safely without damaging surrounding infrastructure.

Con Edison Transformers

As a trusted crane vendor working on Con Edison projects throughout New York City, Positive Lifting understands the specific requirements, safety protocols, and site conditions associated with Con Edison transformer installations and replacements.

National Grid Transformers

We support National Grid utility contractors with crane and rigging services for transformer replacement, emergency extraction, and new installations across NYC's five boroughs and Long Island.

Submersible Transformers

Submersible transformers are designed for wet, underground environments and require careful rigging to avoid damage during lifting. Our team uses custom rigging setups engineered for each specific load.

Network Transformers

Network transformers, commonly used in dense urban grid systems, are large and heavy pieces of equipment that demand high capacity cranes and precise positioning. Positive Lifting's mobile crane fleet with lifting capacity up to 250 tons handles these lifts with room to spare.

Underground Transformers

Lifting underground transformers often means working in the middle of a city street, coordinating with DOT permits, and executing a safe lift in a compressed timeframe. We manage the full process from permitting to placement.

Utility Vaults

Beyond transformers themselves, we also lift and position utility vault covers, precast concrete vault sections, and related infrastructure components for utility construction and maintenance projects.

NCCCO Certified for Every Load

All special rigging used on utility contractor jobs, whether by crane or with internal rigging, is NCCCO approved. The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators sets the national standard for crane safety, and every operator on our team meets it.

Approved by the Agencies That Matter

Positive Lifting holds approvals from the key agencies that govern utility and infrastructure work in New York City, including:

NYC DOT - Department of Transportation approved for right-of-way lifting operations
NYC DOB - Department of Buildings licensed for permitted construction sites
MTA - Approved for transit infrastructure projects
Con Edison - Recognized vendor for utility lifting and rigging
PATH / Port Authority - Cleared for Port Authority project work
CSX - Approved for railroad infrastructure projects

This means fewer delays, faster permit processing, and contractors who know how to work within the compliance requirements of NYC's most demanding agencies.

Available 24/7 Including Emergency Calls

Utility emergencies don't wait for business hours. Positive Lifting is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency transformer extraction and replacement. If a transformer fails at 2 AM and Con Edison needs it out and replaced before morning rush hour, we show up.

Fleet Capacity Up to 250 Tons and 400 Feet

Even the largest network transformers are within our range. Our modern mobile crane fleet handles lifts up to 250 tons and reaches up to 400 feet, giving utility contractors confidence that no job is too heavy or too high.

Serving All NYC Boroughs and New Jersey

We operate across:

Manhattan - Midtown, Lower Manhattan, Harlem, and beyond
Brooklyn - From Bushwick to Bay Ridge
The Bronx - Residential and commercial utility work
Queens - Including Elmhurst, Flushing, Jamaica, and Long Island City
Staten Island - Full island coverage
New Jersey - Statewide service for NJ utility contractors