excavator operator

gas technician

locator

utility worker

monitor technician

Reconn Utility Services

A Typical Day at Work:
I get a work order every morning around 8:30 AM, followed by the same BS tailgate meeting that repeats every single day. Then I head out to the site and sit around waiting for the joiners to finish their job. After that, I inspect the fuses, take pictures, and measure between each fuse. I measure a horizontal line to the curb line and a vertical line from either side of the building. Then I manually input all those measurements into an ipad, 4 to 10 pictures per fuse, essentially engineering a blueprint onto an iPad for $16 an hour $24 max after 2 years. 
What You Believe You Learned:
I’ve learned how crucial attention to detail is in this job. One mistake could lead to serious issues, and it’s a lot of pressure. Again for only $16 an hour $24 max after 2 years. 
Management:
Management feels pretty disconnected from what we actually do out in the field. They don’t seem to understand the responsibility we carry and sit in their vehicles for the entire 8 hours. 
Workplace Culture:
The culture here is rough. We’re the lowest paid on every site and have the biggest responsibilities, which feels pretty unfair. Keep in mind the lowest paid for any local Union in this field are getting paid 70k walking in. 
The Hardest Part of the Job:
The hardest part is knowing that if I pass a fuse that fails and causes a leak or explosion, I’m the one who signed off on it. That’s a heavy weight. Especially for $16 an hour to $24 max after 2 years. 
The Most Enjoyable Part of the Job:
The most enjoyable part? Honestly, it’s satisfying when everything goes right, and I know I did my job well, even if it doesn’t feel appreciated.

Bottom line the pay is horrible and benefits are trash and there is no room or opportunity for growth, you’re better off working at McDonald’s. Starting pay is 16 after three months it’s 18/hr barely enough to make ends meet. Most guys on the job have to look for a second job. After a year you’ll be lucky if you’re making 20/hr after the benefits they take out of your paycheck and the mandatory union dues that’s another 50-100 taken out of your paycheck. Don’t listen to HR the benefits are horrible and they only provide the bare minimum to get the job done and expect you to be perfect at your job and take no accountability for your mistakes even though they provided the training. Working 9-5 every week day and you would be lucky if you get overtime. Most of the time you’re sitting in the company truck being watched by the camera and actually do an hour of work during that time. They send you where ever the work is being done and doesn’t matter if your commute back home is an hour. The only thing pleasant about the job are the other technicians you might meet in the field. Management doesn’t have any clue what’s being done and over watch you like a child. There is no room for growth almost every guy there has been there for more than three years and hasn’t gotten any promotion or raise above 25/hr. If you value your time and is actually looking for a career don’t waste your time with this job, if you’re just looking for something temporary or laid back apply and good luck with the training because most of the time you’re sitting in a room with no instructor and left to learn everything on your own. No one’s there to look out for you management only cares about themselves and their contract and will take any chance to cut your paycheck. Recommendation STAY AWAY !! 

When I worked up in NY I NEVER had to worry about hours or weather or not I was going to work but that all changed as soon as I got to NC. When I got down here the work started out plentiful and we were always working things were great but that all changed when the rain started to come down and we would have a few weeks off in a row at most. It was almost like the company didn't care weather or not we were able to pay our bills or not if it rained we just didn't work and it made no difference if we were getting paid or not. The lead tech or manager down here really didn't do much of anything he kind of just coasted by as his employees struggled but then again he got his 40hrs per week regardless of what the weather was like outside. We did complain about him and he was talked to but the change didn't last long he went right back to his old ways within a couple weeks and we made more complaints about him and nothing was ever done. The company wasn't always this bad though before USIC took over and we became Reconn a division of USIC, the company was called Premier. Management with Premier was great anything you needed you were able to get and it was like they actually cared about the employees and the people that were working for them if work ran out then you were moved to another contract there was always something to do there and, you were never left wondering what next, or will I be able to pay my bills or eat this week? I actually really liked working for Premier and I loved what i did and it killed me to have to leave them because I would have stuck with them for a very long time!

No Day At This Company is the Same. IF YOU Enjoy Being Challenged,This Job is For You. SINCE Starting back in May of 2023,The Last Year as A Reconn Employee Has Not Only Been Life Changing(for the Better)....But Also An Amazing Year of Constant Learning And On the job Experiences. Management Is Firm With Their Convictions.... But have Your Best Interest And Safety at the Forefront. Family Friendly Work Environment,Which I Really Enjoy. Some Challenges That Come with the position are : Being Physically Fit Enough to Stand For Extended Hours While Keeping Watch of The Contractors whle they are Working Around The Gas Utilities. Some Days Are Much Longer Than Others. Another Would Be Working in All Types of Weather....Rain,Snow,Sleet,Extreme Cold And Extreme Hot Days. The Most Stress Free Part of Working at Reconn is: Company Provided Truck and Fuel Card
Company Provided Laptop and Cell Phone....
Company Provided Locating Equipment 
And Summer And Winter Suppiy Bags
(Bug Spray,Hand Warmers,Sumner And Winter Gloves. Hats(Multple Types) and Other Items to Get An Employee Thru the Two Tougher Seasons!!! In Closing,I Am Coming Up On A 1 yr Anniversary of Working Here And Have Enjoyed Every Day I've Been Here!!! Great Place to Work. I Would Highly Recommend Working Here If You Love Challenging Yourself To Do Your Very Best Work Every Day. 


I've been in the utility services field for over 20 years . I've worked for many companies but Reconn is my favorite! 
  The training provided was and still is solid ! They don't just through you out in the field and say,  " have a nice day"! They actually field train you ! I was really impressed with that as I've worked for companies in the past where they would just send you out there without being properly trained. Also , the communication between employees and management is great ! They are always a call away and sometimes just meet you in the field , should the situation require such! They do , as every employer does , expect you to get the job done and get it done correctly.  That said , I personally don't think that's asking too much , just do your job the best you can and if you have questions or concerns,  bring them up! Every time I've had questions or concerns,  they were addressed without any backlash or anything negative.  I do believe they value their employee's input! 
  
  
  
  

I started in 2020 it was during Covid and I had lost my office job due to cut backs. I was in such a need of a job I started searching outside of my area of expertise and was ready and willing to work. I came across this job as a gas technician. They were going to train me, give me equipment, and all I had to do was show up with an open mind and put in a honest day of work. One of my superiors told me “If you put in a honest day’s work, your will receive a honest day’s pay.” As a gas technician you are saving lives and property. That sense of pride kept me going and helped me to motivate others to keep going. 
3 years later I’ve moved up and I’m absolutely grateful for all that I’ve learned. I’ve learned new systems, how to problem solve customer issues, how to maintain my cool under pressure, how to get the job done right, and networked with many people. 
If your considering joining the team, I encourage you to do so, ask questions, get your boots dirty, and be willing to go anywhere the work is. Best of luck on your journey.  


At the beginning it was very promising, I moved up to operating within 3 months due to low staff and learning quick. After being the only operator and the one that our small group relied on over what is now a year and 5 months I’ve felt unappreciated. I was told I couldn’t have the lead position because I haven’t been with the company long enough and that I needed to prove myself more than I already have. I was given a false title of the lead position and expected to go above and beyond without compensation. The manager/supervisor has proven to a majority of the current and previous employees he’s manipulative and looks out only for himself. From threatening my and other co-workers jobs to starting drama within our small group.

Overall the only pro to this job is its simplicity and summer hours if you’re looking for OT. I highly recommend avoiding employment here, due to the management and how little work there is in the winter.

A typical day at work is starting at 9 am and you finish at 5 pm don't get me wrong the job is not hard they do put Alot of responsibility on you and for the 16$ per hour it's not worth it . The training in general is subpar they don't teach u anything in the class and on the field is completely different to what u were told in class. You kind of have to do engineer level sketches and work and if you mess up it's on you even though you weren't trained correctly. The company car they give u is horrible smelled like smoke was all dirty they didn't bother to clean it before they give it to you, and they want you to keep it clean and tar k your every move via camera, management doesn't have an idea of what is going on and are less trained on the field they us I learned more from a joiner then from management and trainer. Not worth my time for the pay and also there's no room to grow at all there people who have been there 6 years and haven't got a promotion. Dont waste your time.

Reconn is a great company to work. Several employees that started the same time as me (many years ago) have grown within the company and either have been promoted to supervision/management and/or moved to higher paying positions on other projects. Just like all companies, there are downsides - commuting to NYC in my case, limited vacation time when hired, having to use your personal vehicle (in some cases), etc... Reconn promotes from within, after you've been with the company 4/5/6 years you have multiple weeks vacation time, that you get paid extra if you need to use your personal car for work, that there are bonuses for production which are on top of your hourly rate, and a whole list of other benefits. Every company has it's cons, and at Reconn the pros outway the cons by A LOT.  

Its a fun place to work. Once you are trained you are pretty much on your own and get to work at your pace.. there is a lot of self management in the job.. you just have to show up and do the work you have been given.....have seen people come and go after trying to take advantage of the freedom you get with the job. There is a lay off in the winter sometimes but it is nice to go home and relax after a good years work. I am a travel worker. I have got to travel to many different states/locations during my employment.  Management has treated me very well. The home life does suffer a bit if your are a travel worker but you make a lot of friends and meet good people. I have worked many jobs in several fields and this is by far my favorite. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Excavator operator 70 salaries reported	$21.21 per hour
Gas technician 6 salaries reported	$24.00 per hour
Locator 7 salaries reported	$22.86 per hour
Utility worker 1 salary reported	$20.61 per hour
Monitor technician 15 salaries reported	$16.27 per hour

Working at Reconn Utility Services: Company Overview and Reviews

Reconn Utility Services

Reconn Utility Services Ratings

Popular jobs at Reconn Utility Services

Salary Satisfaction

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected