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The only things positive I experienced here, were the trainers. The ones who did orientation. They honestly were great, and if there were more like them on site, the jobs would be a much better place to work.  So maybe you’re an older experienced electrician wanting to work for a large company,  or possibly you’ve come from a different area of the trade. You’re considering working here due to the fact you think you can learn here, and eventually move up? Wrong! If you’re older than 24 you’re not going to fit in unless you’re already management. The companies culture they claim to have, and what they actually have, are 2 very different things. Unfortunately, the office personnel and higher ups who possibly want or think they have  this culture, are not on site.  That all gets left at the office as soon as you step foot out of orientation. Prepare to go on site and meet “the good ol boys”. Only way you will move up, learn, or even be treated with dignity and respect is to conform and get in good with them. There’s strict requirements to join the managers good ol boy click, you pretty much have to be a “younger” man, be immature, don’t work too hard, and bad mouth everyone else.  Anyone over 24 will be considered. It’s not who you know, its who you…. Even then, they will probably still bad mouth you behind your back as they do with everyone. They will target you and find any reason to write you up,  while they turn a blind eye to one of their buddies who do the same thing.  These are no electricians, these are installers. They know how to read prints and do what the prints say. Unfortunately the foreman are so bad with management skills, getting people to carry them out correctly is a whole other topic. The knowledge ends there. There’s multiple tasks and job areas on site, some treated as “elite” tasks, and some treated as “punishments”.  You will have master/journeyman electricians given the “punishment” tasks, while 20 y/o apprentices are given the “elite” tasks, because they are one of the “good ol boys”.  Also, you better believe the foreman  is going to smile and laugh about the workers he sent on the punishment tasks with his good ol boy apprentices. It’s the highlight of his week (really pretty sad). You might be thinking “well, I can handle it for 8 hours a day, 5 times a week”. Think again! You’re going to be there with what feels like your entire life. 60 hours a week, 6 days a week. The one day off you have will be washing clothes, cleaning, and doing any other chores before torture week begins again.  Apprentices run the show since they are friends with the foreman. It’s essentially “apprentices gone wild”. There’s men’s “parts” drawn all over the desks and everywhere else they can fit and draw one on. They take entire boxes of material to work out of, and when they’re done they stick it on someone’s cart, along with trash, bottles, and other random items. When they mix a ton of material up in one box, the foreman will say “just throw it away”.   No one puts tools back when they’re done. The “foreman” is constantly yelling at his children to put the tools back. The entire crew will spend hours cleaning, trying to find missing tools that people left around site. What a joke! This is the first time in my career I’ve ever seen power get turned on and 99% of the circuits had to be fixed and troubleshot.  It’s like the kindergarten of electrical work. My recommendation would be to STAY AWAY! If you decide to work there anyway, than once you’re targeted and fired, make sure you read anything they’re asking you to sign. They will try and get your signature and initials on a blank document, for them to fill out later. This will be you quitting, so you can’t collect any unemployment for being wrongfully terminated. Shady! Any company company who tries this is toxic. They don’t care about you! You’re either one of the few good ol boys, or worker # 999999. 

In an Office Coordinator role at Interstates, the day-to-day work is varied and fast-paced, involving scheduling, communication, and supporting both office and field teams. The role builds strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills while providing insight into how projects are managed behind the scenes. Management is supportive, and I especially appreciate the flexibility my supervisor encourages, which contributes to a healthy work-life balance. The workplace culture is collaborative and team-oriented. While I wish the broader company offered more PTO, I do appreciate that as an hourly employee I’m eligible for overtime and have the option to take unpaid time off when needed. The most challenging part of the job is balancing multiple priorities during busy periods, while the most enjoyable aspect is the variety of work and working with a great people.

What is the best part of working at the company?
My favorite part about Interstates is the Safety Culture we rely on everyday to keep everyone safe. The ability to build relationships with everyone not only the team members you work with day to day but the company as a whole.


What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There can be a lot of pressure at times(hitting deadlines, A lot on your plate). But you can always reach out and receive help.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It can be a lot of fun and enjoyful. The safety culture is special. Everyone looks out for one another and we want everyone to go home the same way they showed up.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Show up early, get the days plan ready for the crew. Make sure everything they need to complete their tasks is accessible. Talk with the crews and focus on our daily goals. Stretch and fill out our prejobs. Answer questions and Plan for the next few weeks. End of shift meeting. Talk with the crew and check in on how our goals went.

Work-life balance
They look out for their own over new hires. Which isn’t necessarily bad in and of itself, but you get there and put up numbers that surpass their boys and it doesn’t really do anything for you. They are affectionately known as “Kinderstates” by the older that pass through there. They have one system they use and it’s very effective however the kid implementing it have no clue how electrical works outside of their office sending it out on a skid for them to piece it together. If you want to find a job that requires no thinking outside of putting a jigsaw puzzle together this is the place for you. If you like to be challenged and being able to think on your toes go elsewhere. Just remember your hard work there will go to make some 20 something year old  look good and they will not hesitate to discard you when they have used you.

Overall
Don’t waste your time here unless you like being used and discarded for some kid to reap the benefits of your hard work. Seriously, “Kinderstates” is not a place to plan on being there long term.

High work standards and great safety program, overall I enjoy working there, the demands of the work load can stress people out. Communication is always good in the field, can be some conflicts between management and field workers, but most of the time everyone is on the same page. Big jobs can make you feel small, but at the end of the day we all walk out together, and know we did what we could, knowing that the most important part is no one was left behind.The crew I work with were hardworkers and safety minded, always gave what they could to get the task done that day, focusing on doing more then just making it through the day. We were a team and a family no matter the problem we all pitch in to solve it including and not limit to other trades on the job. We are one of a kind.

Working at Interstates has played a big role in my growth as an Instrument Technician. I’ve been able to develop both my technical skills and my overall career path through the opportunities and support provided.

They place a strong emphasis on safety, which has helped me build better habits and approach my work more responsibly. I’ve also grown as a leader by taking on more responsibility and being held accountable for my work, which has pushed me to improve every day.

Interstates is also a great opportunity for someone who wants to see different parts of the country and experience new environments while building their career.

One area for improvement would be the 401(k) match, which could be more competitive. Overall, it’s been a positive experience that has helped shape me both professionally and personally.

I presently work at Interstates and unless things change drastically, I could see myself there till I retire or even past retirement.  Great company, great organization, great people to work with. Lots of training and growth opportunities. They will work with you to get you in your sweet spot, or "best fit".  Lots of flexibility including hours as well as location with new remote work feel in many positions.  

This company offers good benefits in terms of medical, pto, and 401k however management is terrible they have a more buddy buddy system of the jobs. They don't pay well and refuse to give raises to the harder working individuals.  Inexperienced people were running the job on more than one occasion. They expect you to drive your personal vehicle over 2 hours for some jobs with no drive time or fuel compensation. The foreman consistently put their friends on tasks that are easy and allow them to get away with things that would normally be considered grounds for termination. Little to no room to grow and learn because some of the supervisors don't know themselves. 

This company goes above and beyond to make sure their employees are taken care of. They're one of the safest companies I've ever worked for. They want to make sure that you go home at the end of every day to your family. They work all over the place at different job sites. You get a range of buildings to work on so your knowledge expands with each site. They work with you to get your journeyman's they test you they give you books give you classes all in order to help you pass. They are overall just an amazing company

I’ve worked here at Interstates for three years. You will travel a lot but they are good about letting you take time off either to go home or for family emergencies. They have family as their core value and truly live it out. The pay is fair and the people are amazing to work with. You’ll have the newest tools and design ideas available. I’ve been through several companies and I’m proud to call Interstates home. If you’re looking for a work family look no further. Make the jump and get your feet wet. It’s worth the effort. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Apprentice electrician 2 salaries reported	$27.94 per hour
Journeyperson electrician 1 salary reported	$34.50 per hour
Electrical foreman 5 salaries reported	$41.55 per hour
Electrical engineer 9 salaries reported	$70,350 per year
Drafter 1 salary reported	$67,500 per year

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