construction laboratory technician

scale operator

concrete laborer

technician

quality technician

Ajax Paving Industries

Great company to work for, I wish I hadn’t messed it up. They work you hard out in the elements but it’s union so the pay and benefits are better than some people make that have college degrees. It is almost like a second family working there. Now it is dangerous but they have highly trained safety guys. Also did I mention that you can clear six figures and have a great benefit package on top of that. Work here for 20-30yrs and when you retire you’ll be living it up set for life. 

I applied to Cadillac asphalt for an apprentice laborer position. Ended up getting called in for a job fair at the laborer's local union in detroit for interviews with both ajax and Cadillac. Ajax turned out to be the one's who called me in, as Cadillac never called back. I went through a series of interviews and they informed me that they had enough asphalt laborers for the season. Didn't quite understand. Last interview I went to they informed me I was going to be a traffic regulator. Worst, most stressful job i've ever had. No side roads were blocked off, completely unorganized. Very disappointed. I wanted to make this work so bad as I have 6 years prior experience with laboring asphalt. If I wanted to be a traffic regulator I would have applied for it.

It's seasonal with strong pay and benefits but production is all that matters during the season.  Aside from torrential rain you will not have a day off for weeks on end.  You have to report to the sites which change yearly with projects so you may have a 90+ minute commute each way on top of a 14+ hour work day.  Definitely do not run according to DOT hours of service.  Benefits effectively end with the season.  For example, insurance expires a month after layoff so when you have time to get to the doctor, your coverage ends. It's definitely not for everyone. If you're looking to make good money, you can do really well with all the overtime but you will live at work. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The day I left this company. Can’t make any good money most of the  time you don’t even get 40 hrs even though the management said you’d average 55 hrs a week. Management can’t be trusted unless your in their small click. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not making any hrs like you were promised 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Hostile work environment caused by management 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Not knowing what you are doing until the last minute and fixing the paving crews mistakes

This office is very easy going and allows good work and home balance. However there is no accountability or H.R. This allows the "Controller" of the office to demean his associates and cause problems by pitting associates against each other.  This is not a place that allows advancement unless you are in the good old boys network. However there are a lot of promises but never any follow through. Overall this is a great Company, unfortunately the Controller will single handedly run it in the ground with his lack of managerial skill and absolute lack interpersonal skills.

Pay & benefits
My pay and benefits at Ajax Paving Industries Inc are below industry average, especially for mechanics and managers.

Job security and advancement
In terms of job security at Ajax Paving Industries Inc, I think you are fully replaceable, and they will fire you with no warnings for any reason. Happened to me, and saw it happen to others before me.

Management
In general, managers at Ajax Paving Industries Inc are so focused on the big picture that they lose track of the human element of running a company. Don’t ever question them, even if they are wrong or are under qualified/don’t know what they are doing.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The flow boy lead driver & some of the management. Pay could better we are safety 1st professional truck drivers.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Being on time, keeping bed clean of asphalt & nights to days stunk.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Good most are friendly. Work as a team.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Depends if it's day or night  but be on time for asphalt & try & get along with paving crew. For sure you better now Hou to back up in tight spots.

Top notch company, great pay, plenty of hours to give you nice take home pay amounts. Loved it. Loved constantly traveling to new places. They make you feel like one of the guys right from day one even if you're a temp. The joy of working outdoors. The company picnics & the feeling of being treated like a family member & not just a employee. All around perfect if you're into the Road Construction Field. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
the people i work with and interact with on a daily basis

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
the lead time for the parts we order

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
its a team based, communication focused, friendly atmosphere great place to work

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
i support all of ajax with getting the employees the parts and supplies they need delivered to them, while maintaining communication with all to try to eliminate downtime.

Dangerous job wrenching mostly by yourself on the side of live traffic no family time. Pay is not good for the mechanic side really think about your family before you start here 7 days a week you could start at 3 am and not come home till 10pm. Shop morale is poor. No opportunity to move up management is really bad no direction. Also your in Detroit a lot in really bad parts by yourself very stressful.  But on the pro side the benefits are pretty good  the most enjoyable part is you get to see cool things 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Construction laboratory technician 3 salaries reported	$18.00 per hour
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Technician 2 salaries reported	$17.00 per hour
Quality technician 1 salary reported	$19.25 per hour

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