equipment operator

truck driver

laborer

loader operator

concrete finisher

Granite Excavation, Inc.

I could tell from the hiring manager and HR that this was a great place to work. I've been there several times as a customer picking up landscape rock and what not.

 I had about one month CDL experience before being hired on there. What I liked about it is it was in Emmett, so local for me. There's as many hours as you want to work Pretty much. But I never felt overworked. 

Typical day was hauling aggregate and picking up materials in and around the Treasure Valley. Summertime is paving jobs up north, cascade & McCall. 

 There is a new truck manager who is about a solid and fair as they come, the one before was great too, and he's got years of experience in the trucking industry to back up his position. 

Being brand new and just being willing to work hard and pull my own weight,  I was able to ask questions and the other drivers freely gave me advice on how to stay safe and do my job better.  This is one company where I felt safe going to work because their priority was safety first over the job getting done. 

The only reason I left was to look into another opportunity I was curious about, and something told me I had to try.
But honestly I miss being able to just clock in and clock out and leave the job at the job. 
I was pretty fortunate to have been able to have worked for Granite, and I do think about going back. I know there's an open door.

So just like any place if you just come in with a humble, willing to learn attitude, but with a can-do confidence, anybody would do really well working for that company and working with great people.
For the most part just hard-working people who want to just make an honest days wage.

Typically it was a 10-12 hour workday for my crew. There was always plenty to do and learn. All ranging from ground work to being in equipment. Higher ups have always been patient with me and helped push me to learn. I started from not knowing anything in the construction world to being able to run almost every piece of equipment, build driveways, run grade rods, how to have a specific eye for certain things, E.T.C. my favorite part of working for granite was the friendships I made within the company everybody made me feel right at home and welcome. It is definitely a tight nit company which isn't found most places.

I came in as a concrete truck driver and was concerned about my hours in the winter. I was offered to drive anything that I needed including belly,tub,transfer,truck and pup in order to get the hours I needed. Interview was easy;fill out application and they saw my experience and impeccable driving record and hired me immediately pending my clean ua results. Never rush the drivers come home safe but also do your job and work hard. Full menu of benefits kick in after 60 days at a fair price. Locally owned company offers fair starting wages and treats you like family.  I recommend checking into them

What is the best part of working at the company?
Going home every day. At least you knew you were still alive from all the unsafe procedures they do on the job sites.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Wondering if you were going to live through the day. This is one of the unsafe places to work.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Cut throat. Everyone is out for themselves. Many times I've been left at a job site and unable to contact the foreman or truck boss so I can get out of the gate and off the job sites 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Very stressful. Always looking over your shoulder to see who is going to throw you under the bus

Typical day at granite   broken equipment  operators having to make repairs. Standing around looking for the forman for guidance. •what I believed I learned nothing I feel dumber•hardest part of the job is dealing with all the unsafe Procedures 8ft deep Trenches left open no  shores or safety guy insite •most enjoyable part of granite going home for the day • work place culture is terrible The management is way out of control and out of touch with the reality of the job they  have absolutely no Idea how to run hr for a company this size all the good operators seem to leave turn over is really bad. Wages are low  Would not recommend a career  here its a dead end. 

The trucks you are told to drive, should be driven to the junkyard. The mechanics just bandaid them and never actually fix anything. Management has no idea how to manage. They want quality drivers but are not willing to pay to keep the drivers around. During the summer you will work your a** off and hardly have a social life. Granite will offer for you to work in cascade sometimes and put you in a hotel that is great and all, but usually you get extra pay for being out of town... not with granite! You get a 40$ per diem once. 

In conclusion Granite Excavation is one of those jobs that you have until you get a better-paying job that will treat you right.

I started at Granite excavation 5 years ago as a labor with little to no experience in the construction industry. I’m now a grade foreman with 5 amazing employees on my crew. I would have never thought I’d be where I’m at today; it’s all due to Granite excavation. They set all their employees up for success with the proper tools, equipment, tips and tricks. At Granite excavation you’re part of a large family and everyone is always willing to help one another out. Management is top notch and second to none. They’ve been in the field and understand any problems we run into and always have solutions for the problems at hand. I wouldn’t work anywhere else.

Typical work day at Granite is to show up on time, be productive and have fun doing it. At Granite I was able to run my crew the way I saw best with great pointers and ideas from upper management. I was handed some challenging jobs that took a lot of critical thinking. Granite will challenge you and reward you for success. My favorite thing about Granite Excavation is the freedom to think for yourself and the laid back atmosphere that they have. Granite is a fun productive company.

I learned how much a company can really get out of you, and throw you to the side when they deem you useless. Management was hit or miss, most of the foreman shouldn’t be foreman. The hardest part of the job was the “why” of everything, and the most enjoyable part of the day was going home. Labor was rarely split evenly, didn’t feel like I was part of anything. 

Things have changed at Granite for the better since my leaving. There were some issues with equipment and priorities at the time of my employment. Thus, there were disagreements which led to my departure which was mutual. In short, if I'm operating or driving a piece of equipment or truck, it is my responsibility to be safe, considerate and professional. And to be a good steward of the roadways. END

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