diesel mechanic

diesel technician

delivery driver

counter sales representative

sales representative

Excel Truck Group

Although, I am not there anymore, I have to say how much I enjoyed working at Excel. They warned me in the interview about the job and, I felt it matched my current role so, I went for it. The job I tried to do needed two people, not one. I tried everything I could to keep up. I worked overtime, Saturdays. everything. Management gave me good training but, like all training, it just scratched the surface. They were supportive but, it became clear, I just wasn't the right fit. They gave me coaching and counseling, formal written notices, etc.  but, I decided to leave. 
The people there are all so nice! I got along great with them all. It is a good mix of long term veterans and new people, It's a very busy place but, everyone seemed to help each other out. It has problems and stress like all places. Not everything is perfect. If you have the experience in your background and are a "go-getter" apply to Excel  when they are hiring. It will be time well spent!

What is the best part of working at the company?
No experience needed to obtain the job

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
High pace and extremely high demand no union

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Younger individuals who are working on their work ethics so there is room for development but that is everywhere now.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Come in look at recipes provided instructions for tower crew to fill recipes! Create a game plan for production changes and clean downs! Restock plant and clean area for next shift! Provide shift relief assist next shift if needed!

First, of course I am always thankful for the opportunity. I love that they don’t really hassle you about off time. If you’re sick you’re sick. I don’t enjoy the pay although we accept the terms. The drivers get paid what a high schooler can make in fast food yet they deliver, pull parts, put product away, pickup parts, do heavy lifting, update manifests, have to get credits and so much more. They should at least be 20 or more. Maybe they could keep more people around. I don’t know how an adult with a family to take care of, makes it on a drivers salary. It’s shameful for all the work we do. Doesn’t matter how much experience you have you will get lowballed for peanuts. 

I’m thankful for the opportunity but also thankful I got out of there. Lots of nepotism as well!! 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The company is privately owned and they take good care of their employees with cookouts, potlucks, tickets to baseball games and christmas parties they really care about the people that are working for them


What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
It just depends on your position I don't have any stress at my current position and I plan on keeping it that way


What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
A lot of moving parts but cohesive for the most part


What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day as a diesel technician

You’d think a big name truck manufacturer would pay well but they don’t. Moving from NC to VA you’d expect a pay raise because of the cost of living but this company offered the same pay from my previous job even with 3 years experience but gave employees with no experience but schooling about $4-5 more an hour. Not a very good environment to work in and went through 3 different Supervisors and 2 shop foreman in the 2 years working there. Wouldn’t recommend to experienced mechanics but would for people starting out in the field. 

If you are not part of the manager s family or Good buddies then you will get work they don't want to do work is picked through and definitely not get a good bonus service writers don't write up trucks make the customers bring in a the info and put there on stickers in windshield funny all the ro,  say sanitized weird no floor mats or seat covers ea department is a joke 1st will let truck to set out side till they have an available tech to give to could be a day or to and it they are written they are clocked on real fast then closed till they have some to ea it so much more so on so on  

Racist industry racist company the company shows favoritism to certain employees and doesn’t give people of color the same opportunity as the whites in the company. This is a job if you’re a person of color don’t try to make a career out of it because if they see you work hard doing what you doing they will keep you there forever plus you have to threaten them to get a decent raise. They like to do 49 cent raise once a year. 

Unfortunately I didn’t get the full experience being young and making mistakes but definitely a cool place to work. It’s hard and honest work but the people are just like family, just like any shop there are those people that knit pick everything but that’s expected when you’re in such business. I would definitely recommend trying them out they are understanding and are willing to work with you. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working on various equipment and the customers


What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The deadlines of getting all tasks in a good time frame

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work environment is stress full at times. And no problem with culture

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy never a dull moment and always looking for an escape

although the pay is great, the upper management is clearly in it for their own personal gain. the ownership is great, hands down one of the best group of people you could meet. the one directly below them defiantly provides a hostile work environment not allowing middle management the real ability to manage their own team. they like to make everyone do the job roll of multiple people and need to hire personnel in almost every position. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Diesel mechanic 60 salaries reported	$77,750 per year
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