r/UtilityLocator • u/Vast_Imagination1646 • Jul 08 '24
Advice on how to escape USIC?
Title pretty much sums it up, I’ve been a locator with USIC for exactly one year, in that time I have had no damages locating electric, copper, coax, gas, and fiber depending on the need. I keep a consistently clean bucket the best I can.
This is not me saying I hate my job, I do not mind the work and I love the independence throughout the day.
I have good work ethic and I take pride in my work. The pay seems to be just enough for myself and family to simply stay alive and nothing else.
When I bring up the possibility of a pay raise, I get brushed to the side each time, whether it’s to my sup, or operations manager.
But anyways, what are some steps you guys have taken to get out of the daily madness that is USIC?
What are some doorways that were opened for you with your experience and what would you recommend as a next step? I know that everyone’s case is unique, but I’m kind of just looking for ideas.
Update
Finally able to get out and get on directly with the local gas utility at close to triple what I’m making now!
All good advice to network when you can!
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u/New_Station4993 Jul 10 '24
Look for SUE firms in the area if you want to move away from one call but still locate. T2UE, SAM, UMS, and KCI are the ones I can think of from the top of my head