2023
March
We hit a major driving accomplishment in January! Employees performed their duties and demonstrated safe driving habits without triggering a single excessive speeding event on the AVL (automatic vehicle locating) system the entire month. That’s the first time that’s ever happened. And...
In February, Facilities began using a new request system called Limble. This new system makes a much easier process of submitting a ticket, tracking requests, and communicating about requests.
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Each month, ‘Cyber Talk’ will include statistics on GUC’s Phish Alert Button usage and, occasionally, any relevant cybersecurity or Information Technology (IT) tips or updates. ...
The Safety Office has implemented new procedures for reporting discovered asset damages to GUC Fleet vehicles, including minor windshield damages. If an employee discovers damage to any mobile assets - such as vehicles, trailers, or mobile equipment - they are to...
Join us in congratulating Chris Hudson, Underground Lineworker II, for being selected as the Pitt County Volunteer Firefighter of the Year.
Each of the Volunteer Fire/Rescue Stations in Pitt...
February
Our Human Resources team has relaunched Supervisor’s Toolkit sessions this year. This training program provides valuable insight for new leaders and serves as a refresher to seasoned leaders. While attendance at the Supervisor’s Toolkit sessions is not mandatory, it is...
The Government Finance Officers' Association (GFOA) has once again presented Greenville Utilities Commission three awards for how it communicates financial information. ...
Teresa Oakley has retired after 20 years of service with Greenville Utilities. Teresa joined GUC in February 2003 as an Administrative Assistant in the Information Technology Department. In 2012, Teresa moved to Human Resources, first as an Administrative Assistant and then as HR...
John Hart has been in GUC’s Water Department for almost 22 years. Before moving to his current role of Water Resources (WR) Systems Maintenance Crew Leader, he was on a WR heavy construction crew for 13 years. As a crew leader, John supervises one of the three crews in...
January
Service Awards
Margie Taylor / 25 Years
Margie Taylor has celebrated 25 years of service with GUC in the Finance...
Since 2015, GUC has been utilizing Oracle’s Work & Asset Management (WAM) software as its primary system for managing long-cycle work. This includes installation and maintenance of electric, gas, and water infrastructure. During that same time, GUC has also utilized Oracle’s...
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hey call themselves the “Smooth Operators” and things went smoothly for them at their state competition back in late December. This group of Wastewater...
About a year and a half ago, several GUC employees gathered in focus groups and generously shared their thoughts and opinions about our safety programs. The Corporate Safety Initiative (CSI) Steering Committee (now the CSI Executive Team) heard you and made changes based on what was...
Each month, ‘Cyber Talk’ will include statistics on GUC’s Phish Alert Button usage and, occasionally, any relevant cybersecurity or Information Technology (IT) tips or updates. This month, our IT Department has provided a cybersecurity update for Multi-Factor Authentication and...
Tree Trimmer II Ray Baker recently retired after 26 years with Greenville Utilities. Ray worked on a Line Clearing Crew that keeps the trees and vegetation near our power lines and rights-of-way cut back and maintained to help prevent outages and make it easier for crews to do their...
Jeff Mills, Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Maintenance Mechanic III, has retired after 20 years of service with Greenville Utilities. Jeff was part of the team responsible for keeping all the mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and instrumentation systems operable at...
