Below: Pacific Utility uses a Case 590 Super N backhoe to dig trenches on a utility project in Sun City.
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O’Kelly is a mechanic by trade and he knows the ins and outs of heavy equipment and just how much capital and workforce it takes to keep a machine up and running properly. “Renting over owning can be a big advantage when we are on the job in areas like Victorville, Indio or way down south. We can rely on companies like Sonsray Machinery and their trucking service to deliver several backhoes to a job site rather than using one of our truck drivers,” says O’Kelly. “Secondly, if there is a breakdown, that is on them, and Sonsray has always been great about repairing their backhoes quickly or delivering a new one to the job site promptly. There are a lot of other hidden advantages like maintenance and keeping up with technology that makes renting a more logical choice at times.” “We first developed a relationship with Case and now Sonsray Machinery with their parts and service department, who has always gone out of their way to help us out,” says O’Kelly. “Sonsray has always given us great pricing. They are all great to work with, and it gives us peace of mind knowing that we are in the right hands.” Another reason for Pacific Utility Installation’s extraordinary growth may be attributed to the fact that they are one of the few general engineering contractors that perform both dry utility and natural gas pipeline installation. O’Kelly says they are on 50 or more jobs at any given time for numerous major home builders in Southern California. The scope of work can last 6-8 weeks, with additional move-on’s of 6-18 months as housing phases are developed. “It is the companies we choose to do business with that makes a difference each day. We are thankful for partners like Sonsray Machinery, as well as all of the hard-working, unique individuals that work at Pacific Utility Installation. The sky is the limit here at our company, and we all look forward to a very bright future.” For more information on Pacific Utility Installation, please visit their website at www.pacificutility.com. Cc www.calcontractor.com