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DDS Companies

DDS is a fast growing company across all divisions (engineering, constructors, natural gas, etc.). Ownership/Upper Management have a good sense for how to continue to expand, providing job security for their employees. Healthy mix of employees ranging from entry-level to senior management, resulting in a fun and inclusive work environment. Safety-driven company that cares about their employees. Only area of improvement that I could recommend is being consistent with annual raises to account for inflation (and ideally reward those who earned them). Overall, strongly recommend The DDS Companies as an employer.

DDS is a solid place to work.  We are in a highly competitive, deadline driven industry but we find time to have fun while working hard.  The lack of politics is refreshing.  Work hard, get your job done and you will have chance for advancement.  We are growing fast which is both challenging and rewarding.  Personally, I enjoy that no two days are ever the same.  Very competitive benefits for the industry and a 4% dollar for dollar match in the 401K whether you are a Laborer or Executive.

7am start time . Depending on the foreman your day can end at 3 pm or 6pm depending on what needs to be finished that day. You Always have to wear your PPE . Supervisors come to the job site once or twice per week depending on which job your on . The foreman is always on site overseeing the job.  Hardest part would be hand digging a trench to hand raking 8-16 ton of blacktop daily. If you are on a good work crew with good team members makes work more enjoyable. 

As a small company comes into a larger playing field it becomes increasingly important to examine how larger companies in the same space operate. There was zero consistency, 

My manager would ask me to complete a task and provide me half the information I need.

Traveling 8+ hours a day three days a week and working over 70 hours to complete what was expected and more.

In a salaried position there was no additional compensation for the additional hours worked which were in excess of 70 a week in the summer months. The base salary wasn't bad but could have been better.

Not 100 % I want to leave. I am exploring my options if you know upstate ny we get feet of snow I’m looking to relocate it has been a great place to work and I moved up quickly.  When I started there I only had common sense and knowledge didn’t know how much that meant till I had to work w or hire guys it has been a home away from home to me lots of over night jobs and lots of overtime but when you believe in the company you are working for it all comes easy

a typical day at work consisted of a lot of  down time a lot of phone time just trying to hold out for our 8 hrs. due to lack of jobs. management cares very little for the employees. unless you are a foreman. if they can save money in their budget they will let you go in a heart beat even if you are an outstanding employee. zero job security.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The people I work with. It is like a family. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Ensuring everyone’s safety and that everyone makes it home. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It is amazing. Everyone helps everyone. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Each day is different in the construction field.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Not a whole lot of positive. Don't show your face around the shop, stay off site and out of camera view and your good.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Constantly being watched. Lack of management. Company is extremely cheap in providing equipment needed. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Poor. Only thing that comes to mind.

If you cant get along with a superintendent,  just wait a year.   There is no sense of seniority regardless of job performance or duration.   The mechanics are two cents above worthless.   The higher ups have no desire to talk to you and dispatch was way too far up his own ego to be any sort of effective leader.   You are a number here and very easily replaceable.

I love it at DDS.  Coming from a place that Micro Managed everything I did, the management does not do this. The benefits are better than most companies in the Rochester area, especially construction.  I have made new friends that I think will be lifetime friends not just co-workers.  The job is busy and fast paced and the ability to Multi-Task is a necessity.  I am definitely never bored.

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