Pros
Flexible on "requirements" for some hard to fill positions. In all seriousness they often offer positions to persons who may be turned down elsewhere. This only applies to positions where they cannot attract talent to fill positions that are in dire need of filling.
Cons
No defined benefit pension. Poor quality medical insurance (as in high premium and $3,500 deductible to get to 80/20 coverage) Low / middle of the pack wages. Low level of utility experience in lower management. Short sided business decisions with little thought to long term health of utility infrastructure. AVL installed in all company vehicles to monitor location and speed 24/7. Fleet vehicles are old and high mileage. Little to no ongoing training for craftspeople.