van driver

driver

vault teller

truck driver

supervisor

Empyreal Logistics

For a time, I enjoyed working here. The work was easy, my coworkers were great and everything ran like clockwork. That all changed once the vault supervisor was promoted and left for another position in another state. Once she left, there was no structure at all. A few people left and there was no attempt to fill the empty positions. Overtime went from being optional to mandatory. There was a time when vault staff was only half of what it should have been which resulted in longer hours for the few of us that remained. When the vault supervisor was promoted, two tellers were promoted to leads but neither of them knew how to delegate and were terrible with time management so nothing got done when it should have and we were always behind. I remember days when I would come in at 6am and wouldn't leave until 9pm. When a vault employee asked the regional manager if we could receive compensation for the longer hours, he just laughed and said he would give her a hug. That proved that upper management just did not care. I remember multiple times when vault employees went home in tears because we were so overworked. After almost a year of being short staffed, some new employees were finally hired which helped with the work load slightly but it was clear that they were hired based on the company's need to fill positions and not on previous experience. The extra money from all the overtime was nice but it wasn't worth worth the stress. I was more physically exhausted and mentally drained in my last year at this company than I've ever been in my life. But hey, at least we got pizza. 

The interviews and first few days make it seem like a great job, but this company is a start up trying to act like a corporation, but without the infrastructure that most corporations have. Entry level jobs in this company are a mess because what few remain of the middle and upper management have spent literal years trying to see what does and doesn't work in terms of safety protocols. Risking peoples lives, not just their safety, because they want to save and earn more money. Their bottom line, like with any company, is what they care about. They try to hire 'faces' for their management that can explain anything away with a few words or promises of 'meetings with upper management' that never end up happening.

If you don't mind doing maximum work for the pennies they try to convince you is 'better than market rate' while being fed lies and conflicting information daily, then you will flourish at this company about as well as any weed would in a pile of mud. That's about all you are worth to them, no matter how much of your own relationships or friendships you sacrifice to try to move up in this company.

The driver position itself was one of the most straightforward, easy jobs that I have had. I got to interact with a ton of cool people and the driver team itself was a rock solid group, including the team leads (We were told so multiple times). 

However, upper management made it clear that this position was viewed as "a temporary position" (the branch manager even said as much), that we were all expendable and replaceable and treated us as such. I would've never stayed there as long as I did if it wasn't for the other drivers and team leads. Procedures would change constantly with little to no consultation on the efficiency or effects they would have. Management would choose favorites and treat the others poorly, being condescending or outright ignore them. Pay increases were promised, but when the date would arrive the answer would be "Sorry, you'll have to wait until X date."

Turnover is extremely high, the culture in the office is like that of a junior high, and moral is constantly tanked by management treating people as a resource to be spent instead of human beings.

Find another place to work.

I started at Empyreal as a driver on the promise of safety, growth, and community. The job wasn’t bad for the first 2-3 months. Decent over-time, management who seemed like they cared about you and reassurance that security and management always had your back. I was given the Senior Driver position after my first QPC. After I was promoted, new protocols and responsibilities were added almost daily. When bringing up concerns about the job, management turned the other way. The Ops and Branch managers were very manipulative and hostile. Saying things behind our backs, implementing less than 40 hour work weeks, asking questions then cutting you off or completely ignoring you, manipulating you to do things that aren't in your contract or handbook. Empyreal is a start up company with no direction or knowledge. The lack of safety and broken equipment puts all drivers at a huge risk of being harmed while on the job. Empyreal doesn’t try to “fix” or compensate for any of this. Just wants new faces to be “yes men” long enough for them to stay operational. Unless you are in the corporate office (even then) you will always be seen as expendable and a risk to Empyreal.

In the six months I have been here I have seen a huge shift in the overall management of the company and the cohesiveness and collaboration of the management team.  The Chief of Staff has done an incredible job, with the support of the CEO and executives, in creating structure and systems to hold employees accountable and provide career pathing, coaching,  and mentoring opportunities. I've never worked for an executive (and I've worked for many) who has the ability to stay focused on the big picture, while knowing what it takes to make changes from the ground up. They are focusing on the front line employees and creating opportunities and training for them. If you are excited to work for a company who is growing quickly and all the ups and downs that go with this, apply here.  

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of the job was interacting with some of the business employees that I dealt with during deliveries. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The management throughout the company is horrible from branch manager to transportation lead to HR to head of security team & worst of all cameras don’t work & the security team that is supposed to help in case of a robbery is a total joke! Terrible company!!!!!

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work environment is terrible, cameras don’t work, vehicles are in horrendous shape,tools they give to use are shady at best! Work culture is horrible nobody wants to be there dealing with terrible management!

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
For the first 8 months I had no schedule so I had to wait for a text to know when to work the next day, then came total confusion everyday in the morning before routes. Manager’s did not know what employees to send on what routes. Management argued & used vulgar language on a daily basis with themselves & employees.

Training is just OJT and shadowing for a week then you are put on one of the sites to watch cameras. Dozen of dozens of them. Some are good, most are grainy B/W. Some are actually the same cameras on your doorbell! Different places to watch have different systems with not much consistent. One place has this alarm system, another place has a different one, and another has both! You are supposed to be able to spot theives and bad things instantly and know just what to do. You are supposed to watch their drivers in their trucks and report if they use their phone or speed or park wrong or are eating or are doing anything the supervisor tells you to look for. And that changes every week. One week you are looking for sus cars. The next week you are looking for sus  people in their buildings. If you see something, don't do anything without asking the supervisor. Whatever you do will be wrong. They will never give you enough information because they DO NOT TRUST their own employees.

Working at Empyreal Logistics has been a really positive experience so far. A typical day involves operating an armored vehicle and ensuring timely, secure transport of valuables. The company provides solid training and clear expectations, which makes the work feel structured and efficient. Management is responsive and supportive, and the team has a great sense of camaraderie. I’ve learned a lot about logistics, security protocols, and communication in high-responsibility environments. The culture is professional but laid-back enough to keep stress levels manageable. The hardest part is dealing with older vehicles at times, but overall the job is smooth and rewarding. The most enjoyable part of the job is the independence and trust you’re given once trained.

The vehicles used, Ford Transits and Dodge vans, constantly have issues that take forever to be addressed, such as oil changes, low tire pressure warnings, and other warnings displayed on the vehicles while in operation. 
Vehicles are equipped with safety and monitoring equipment that is more often than not operational. 
Employees are chastised for taking time off when experiencing an illness or taking a sick day. 
The policy was changed to remove being paid extra for "overnight" routes where drivers were required to drive long distances to other states or the western slope of Colorado.
Management seems more concerned with the company revenue than the employees at some points.
Normal federal holidays are required working days.

Rewarding, collaborative, and innovative are just some of the words that perfectly describe the workplace culture. This company is growing like the speed of sound. With this comes with many challenges along the way. But not to worry because every employee is encouraged and empowered to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions. This company recognizes your contributions no matter how big or small. Every department is helpful and genuinely wants to keep pushing our organization forward, through all the tough and good times. If you are searching for a fun and challenging career, look no further and come join our growing Family. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Van driver 3 salaries reported	$18.50 per hour
Driver 1 salary reported	$19.50 per hour
Vault teller 2 salaries reported	$17.00 per hour
Truck driver 1 salary reported	$68,046 per year
Supervisor 1 salary reported	$50,000 per year

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