laborer

apprentice electrician

accounts payable clerk

safety officer

manufacturing manager

Rural-Electric,-Inc

Greeting others as I start the day. Get to work right away answering and reading emails. Plan the day and set the goals to achieve for the day or the week depending on what is on the schedule and the goals or deadlines.
Through the years I have learned that I like to work for a company who gives the opportunity to advance in the company. I am capable of managing but do not see myself as a manager. I am more of a team player and a support person.
 I have had very few problems with coworkers. I am easy to get along with and can be subtle in encouraging others to be more productive.
The hardest part of the job is often dealing with managers who decide to do everything their way and don't consider the policies and procedures put in place for legal and safety reasons.
The easiest part of the job is a day when I have more to dothan is usually possible. I love a day full of challenges and the feeling I get when a plan comes together.

This was a difficult company to work for.  In a matter of weeks after the beginning of my employment, it was glaringly apparent this position was not as described by recruiter.  To no fault of the recruiter, management actively sabotaged contract opportunities and the very employees they hired to support them.
Shortly after realizing this company was a toxic black hole, I departed.  It was a shame because Rural Electric could be great.  They have some really hard working, positive employees in some positions.  Unfortunately, management runs operations  similar to an abusive toxic family environment of and not a respectful, professional workplace.


This company has no value for people. No matter how hard you work or do your told by management your lazy and worthless. If you are not the favorite family then your a bug that does not matter. You travel alot and not home hardly at all. Make you work 12 to 15hrs per day 7 days a week. Nights to days no time to sleep. Equipment does not work. Jobs are a joke very unorganized. Management is a joke very inexperienced no clue what they are doing. Do not tell you what they want done have to read their minds. Constant trash talking about you to everyone and constant harassment on the job. 

My immediate supervisor was great. The coworkers were fun and innovative. They have not established any styandard operating procedures in writing however which can slow down production. Safety and environement are a huge concern here as the shop was not sufficiently cooled  or heated. Serious company accidents are fairly frequent.
The jobs are all different and require some critical thinking and careful measuring. The metal boxes are often very heavy and should have equipement to move them to the trucks rather than  straining the men.

Early start everyday, getting vehicles and equipment ready and prepped. A lot of shoveling, fast paced work, 
Ive never done a construction job before, but ive learned some very valuable skills that would help in the long run.
My co-workers were a good bunch of guys, very well adapted to the construction work life, and very helpful in teaching you certain things.
The hardest part of the job was the keeping up the pace with the other well seasoned co-workers, It was a learn quick environment.

My direct manager is supportive. I start my day by checking my email to see what new invoices have arrived, I then input them into our system. I ensure the pricing matches, and tax is applied as applicable. In the beginning of the month I review statements to ensure we have all invoices inputted into the system and if not I then make contact with the necessary vendors to have them sent to me. I key payroll hours for our 3 divisions, as needed I complete prequalifications (which is like a application we fill out for us to work under a General Contractor).

I had no consistent, training.  Job duties continually changed on a weekly basis.  Management belittles, and is constantly condescending.  They have two kegs and bottles of beer in the break room; employees have margarita lunches and drive home.  The owners swear, yell and do not communicate.  There is inappropriate relationships with co-workers and with the owners.  The gossiping was constant; office employees come and go as they please with no accountability; and get paid salaries.
Disorganized mess; manage money poorly; surprised they are still in business.

Company is in transformation state of growth.  This is a work hard / play hard type of company that is realizing its potential.  Great salary and benefits and work/life balance. (but make sure you ask for what you want/need)  In need of more positive personalities that genuinely intend to contribute.  Definitely a place you can make your mark.  Could use a little more structure and strategy, but it is coming... little by little.
Not a perfect company but I am optimistic about future. (What company is perfect?)

I thrive in structure and to be challenged with learning new systems, and I felt like my learning was to work the end of a shovel until they found out I had a CDL.  The PE work was not consistent enough to stay busy so I always had the feeling I would be let go at the end of the project if I did not stay busy in the field.  I don't think they understood what goes into getting a B.S. in Construction Management and I felt like I was never going to go anywhere in my career.

What is the best part of working at the company?
not being at the main office. Being as far away as possible from the comp.president.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The right hand doesnt know what the left hand is doing.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
New hires are  simply outsiders surrounded by backstabbers

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
once i got away from the office it was fine, i had my independence

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Laborer 8 salaries reported	$20.75 per hour
Apprentice electrician 13 salaries reported	$22.50 per hour
Accounts payable clerk 7 salaries reported	$57,500 per year
Safety officer 6 salaries reported	$65,000 per year
Manufacturing manager 3 salaries reported	$23.50 per hour

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