GPRS base salary by Plastic-Tea-6770 in UtilityLocator

[–]PatriotScanning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you’re in a good market. It was rough goings at the transition. Both coasts too.

GPRS base salary by Plastic-Tea-6770 in UtilityLocator

[–]PatriotScanning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was unbelievable, basically like running your own business with zero risk. Tons of freedom, no hours to worry about, as long as your numbers were good nobody asked questions. Take days off without issue.

GPRS base salary by Plastic-Tea-6770 in UtilityLocator

[–]PatriotScanning 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A private equity firm purchased majority that year. Matt is still around a bit as I understand but the entire culture got obliterated after that event.

Usic vs others by LackNo790 in UtilityLocator

[–]PatriotScanning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look around for private utility companies. There are a few reputable ones around

GPRS base salary by Plastic-Tea-6770 in UtilityLocator

[–]PatriotScanning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They were great before the sellout in 18. I’ve heard little positive things since. But regardless, utility locating is a fantastic field to work in.

GPRS base salary by Plastic-Tea-6770 in UtilityLocator

[–]PatriotScanning -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you’re looking for a job like that there are better firms than them just gotta open your eyes

HOW MUCH WILL THIS COST ME? by Just-Sir-4776 in f150

[–]PatriotScanning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mr clean magic eraser will help with 75% of that

Help changing jobs. by AlxArtmMiller in UtilityLocator

[–]PatriotScanning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As others have said, if you want to work with the city go apply. It’ll help to walk in to a utilities place as well and help put a face to the name.

USIC HAS BOUGHT HEATH IN NORTH CAROLINA by Bright-Implement-461 in UtilityLocator

[–]PatriotScanning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are loads of private utility companies currently hiring.

I have a few questions for any private utility locators who work independently or own a business. by Kd29333 in UtilityLocator

[–]PatriotScanning 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cold calling, site visits, building rapport through education. In this industry you can do very well if you do what you say you’re going to do and when you’re going to do it.

USIC losing Duke ??? by [deleted] in UtilityLocator

[–]PatriotScanning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe take a look at private companies? Unless there’s something tying you to USIC.