truck driver

mechanic

dump truck driver

loader operator

production manager

LYCON INC.

Lycon hired me right out of highschool and the hiring process and training was very smooth as well as paid. I think it would be a good job fit for those that like working independently and don't need hand holding. You can expect to be put in an older truck when you are first hired but if you make the effort to keep your truck clean and not upset the contractors (That can be a challenge sometimes!) You can expect to be put in a much nicer truck as well as regularly receive raises. You won't get paid as much as other ready mix companies but the excellent health insurance that comes of no cost makes up for the pay. One area I think Lycon could improve on is communication between management and dispatch to drivers. Co-workers and I often felt like we were in the dark on many things and we would be told last minute on updates. If you are someone who often needs time off for family or health reasons this is not the job for you it can often be hard to get just a sick day off. You can expect to get 50-60 hours a week in the summer and will have to work Saturdays sometimes also. In winter you get a break from the long hours and you can expect reduced hours. Overall I would say I've enjoyed my time at Lycon. Many of the negatives are just the nature of the job and not solely Lycon's fault. As long as you know what you are getting into before hand I'd definitely recommend working for Lycon. 

Long hours, lots of money. If you are not scared of work then Lycon is the place for you. You need common sense and to always be watching and learning. I read a lot of reviews about this place on indeed and I was discouraged by them. But I tried it out anyways. This is my experience in the madison area. No one has yelled at me, everyone is helpful, they want you to succeed and to be safe. Hiring process was easy and painless, hardest part was how to get in the building! They train you for 2 weeks with a trainer that goes over EVERYTHING with you. After those 2 weeks they are there by phone or through radio for you if you have additional questions. Everything is laid out before you, you just have to take the steps to succeed. All in all great job! Can't wait to keep at it.



They preach how good the insurance is to justify gross underpayment after years of experience and working you for 60+ hours a week on salary. Quit and went to another company with better insurance making over 30k more a year from day 1. Time off is non existent. Plants are hilariously understaffed. Good luck getting your desired days off vacation off or getting out early to use this amazing health insurance they never stop talking about. Treat drivers like garbage and refuse to promote them within the company. Absolutely no room for growth as a plant manager. You can just go to a different plant for the same pay when someone quits. Owner is way too involved in day to day Operations. Major inferiority complex. Overall if you're looking to be treated like garbage every day and work insane hours without any reward. This is the place to be. But if you have an ounce of respect for yourself I'd recommend looking elsewhere.

paid training but lack of training in certain areas where more training should of been provided.
drove heavy equipment(End loader, D6 dozer, skid steer, back ho, dump truck, water truck) 
Fixing or repairing broken equipment(report it)
everyday was different
a lot to learn
I really enjoyed this job, but randomly got laid off when it started to get cold out.
manual shoveling at times
fueling equipment up when needed
management wasn't great but wasn't horrible
work in all type of weather conditions( unless there is lightning storm)
greasing/oiling equipment everyday
load dump trucks when they arrive
wear hard hat and safety vest at all times

I worked here for a little over one year and I wanted to share my experience to help others make an informed decision for their careers. I drove a dump truck, which consisted of hauling material to various plants and job sights within a 100 mile radius. I would say that it was very easy money and I enjoyed the predictable schedule. Being home every night was a real plus. 

The culture of the drivers was friendly but nosey and very gossipy. 

Management really does a great job. You can tell safety is the main goal for them. (As it should be.) 

Insurance was good but that’s all you ever heard about. It’s a bit over rated and I would of rather seen better compensation on my check every week. 

My dispatcher was a miserable person and took it out on the fleet. Very bad attitude EVERY DAY! He was condescending and belittling. His consistent negativity made this a difficult place to work. 

If you’re serious about you’re CDL career, want to earn real money and respect I would keep shopping.

There will always be those few with bad attitudes towards Lycon and yet they refuse to leave and work for someone else.  It's because they know they work for a great company.  The pay is good with daily overtime available, the insurance is second to none, 401k and profit sharing are excellent and opportunities for advancement are available to those who want to succeed in life. There are long days from spring till fall but remember, it's construction,  that's the way it's always been and a fat paycheck from the overtime definitely makes it worth the effort! My fellow associates are great people. I have formed many friendships over the years and I'm grateful to work beside people I can trust and will support me when needed. It's an ideal opportunity if you want a solid career!

Lycon is a good place to work but you need to be willing to work the hours. Summer can be 10-13 hour days with winter being much slower. You don't know when your done until dispatch tells you. It could be 3pm or 6 or anytime in between.You find out your start time by 6pm the night before. It's not a 9-5 job due to the volatility of the construction industry so you have to be open to that.  We currently work every other Saturday sometimes but it's typically a half day being done around noon. The pay is on par with the industry standard with insurance being much better than the competitor. The owner does regularly invest in newer equipment so you get to operate much newer equipment than the competition.  Overall it's a good career that pays well but it's not for everyone if your looking for set hours.

Working at Lycon is pretty Inconsistent,during  winter and fall your looking at 30-40 hour work weeks with weekends off but during the summer and spring your looking at 60-70 hours plus  Saturdays.the training is poor many  drivers are not Properly trained, and don’t know basic things about their truck or Concrete,on the plus the pay is the best in the industry most  new drivers   start around 29-30 dollars an hour on top of that you get  overtime over eight hours and automatic overtime on Saturdays everything else is all over the place at times  taking time off is easy on the other hand  sometimes  you won’t be able to get ahold of hr for weeks they might send your truck up to the shop  just to fix your speakers other days they ask to run a truck that has multiple dot Violations 
TLDR 
Pros good pay work year round dispatch is nice 
Cons bad training poor work life balance 
Ugly HR and shop can be inconsistent in how they treat you 

This wasn’t a terribly bad place to work. But I didn’t care for it. People were good to work with. The pay was fair. This may not be a huge deal for most people, but I didn’t like it. Had to call in every evening to find out the next days start time. Didn’t know where I was going from day to day or from load to load for that matter. I like knowing what’s going on. Equipment maintenance sucked. Wrote down some truck issues on pre trip for months and still no attention was given to the issues. And when I gave my two weeks notice, they let me go. Wouldn’t allow me to finish the week out. Which was only one more day. Gave me a pretty poor excuse why. If these things don’t bother you, apply. Otherwise, I would not recommend. 

If you’re a hard working individual and don’t mind some extra hours Lycon is for you. On average 8-11 hour days sometimes less sometimes more. Never in my tenure so far have I ever been yelled at or been disrespected by anyone, if you are having troubles just ask someone is always willing to help or at bare minimum point you in the right direction. Common sense and the ability to learn from watching others whether that be from your trainer or other drivers is key. Willingness to go extra mile is what takes your from an average employee to a great one this could include keeping a clean workspace/truck, volunteering weekends, helping others when needed, and staying safe no one like getting hurt at work. All in all best company I’ve had experience working for so far. Always coming to work with a positive attitude will make then long days feel short.  

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