LiftOne

Pro’s  -High priority towards technology
          -Competitive pay & benefits
          -Vehicle mileage reimbursement
          -Close relationship with HYG 
          -Stable Company that’s growing

Con’s -Low morale at branch level
           -Branch level management not transparent to upper levels and encourages employees to keep “tight lipped” about issues and concerns when visited.
           -Management very prideful and closed off to accountability
           -Branch level management is very out of sync with upper    level management creating a very confusing environment.
           -Scare tactic management style.
           -Lots of micromanaging.
           -Hiring based on degree, little internal advancement opportunities. 
           -Unrealistic expectations with very little coaching or guidance, very cut off from feedback.
           
Company ended up being very different than what was shown at hiring. Very high attention to detail when courted for employment but once hired and working on the Branch level that quickly disappeared. Many promises made were either not kept or half heartedly followed through on. Lot’s of oversight but very little insight or interest into street level obstacles and market changes. Management was changed several times during vital periods of learning and development. Essentially I was handed off and neglected until my unrealistic sales goals weren’t being met. I then would get “coaching” in the form of generic advice that was completely out of touch with the actual issues I was facing. Not sure if the whole company is like this or if it was just the branch I was working for. There is good people working there but overall I feel it has a long ways to go.

The company as a whole seems to be working on going a good direction, however, the lower level employees tend to appear forgotten or less important in the day to day business. I was skipped over for some reason on the employee appreciation handout and it was just kind of laughed and shrugged off as if it didn’t matter anyway. It honestly was pretty much in line with feeling unappreciated anyway so I simply let it go, And missed out on the actual employee appreciation event because they suck at discussing scheduling with employees that actually try to have a life outside of the workday. Equipment that needs to be repaired to continue to do my job efficiently is going ignored though it has been mentioned no less than 20 times to the “manager” who again just shrugs it off. I honestly used to enjoy coming to work, but now I find myself hoping for a better job offer to come along so I can cut down on my commute and hopefully find a place that I feel as if I am part of an actual team again. The biggest quirk of this place is that when things are happening that should really have managements involvement, none of them are around because there are always meetings taking place. I swear that this place just has meetings to discuss having more meetings! If you want to work somewhere and feel like part of a real team and feel like your effort matters, this may not be the place for you.

Corporate management of this company is first class. You are really made to feel part of a team when you are hired and the benefits are second to none. The ability for relocation and advancement is good. The problem is some of the branch management. You are either "In" the select group or you are "out" of the select group. The in people can do anything or even be incompetent and nothing happens to them. The out people can do the same things and get fired and they won't hesitate for a second to actually lie to get rid of you, I saw them do it to an innocent person. As good as the benefits are, this company is a revolving door of employees and many are here solely for the benefits and really don't care about the quality of their work. They pay thousands of dollars to employees for referral employees and many of their own employees wont recommend friends here. It's really too bad as the rest of the company is great. Just hope you fit in and you will be fine.

Management does not train in office 503. You shadow for 3 days and then you are on your own. You have to make your own training program about information you have yet learned. You have to ask them how to do your job instead of them showing you first. If you are new they throw you up at the front by yourself. No one talks to you. They literally invite the whole office to lunch and leave you there to answer the phones. It’s very boring doing the same thing. And the upper management in the office has a thing for a each other. When you get there, you’ll see. Ask how long the service manger has been there and how he/she knows the branch manager. The whole office makes jokes about them being together. And their relationship trickles down  in the office and effects it. The branch manager makes fun of fat people and if you are a girl and get to close with him, the service manger will try to take you out.Just sit back and watch. If you want to kiss behind  and be fake, this is the job for you!

LiftOne features robust training programs for every position. No matter what position you have, the opportunities for growth are boundless. One of the most amazing things about working for LiftOne is the family culture. Working for a company that is owned by a family, and directed by a family, who instills family values into a business, changes how you feel about who you work for. There is forgiveness in mistakes, there is patience and kindness from every you meet, there is a feeling of belonging, and there is a feeling of pride when you wear the logo. LiftOne is a name that customers can trust because they partner with their customers on their success. Management seems to always look for new ways to celebrate their employees and treats them with the utmost respect and dignity. I could not ask for a better company to work for. 

Working at LiftOne can be stressful at times but management fully supports other staff members. I've literally seen management get out on the floor and turn wrenches. I've had to call out last minute because my kid was sick and my manager just said "Go do what you need to do. Your family comes first." LiftOne is also generous. You get a tool allowance, boot allowance, and prescription eye protection if you need it. They'll even buy your fist set of tools so you can get to work. Heck, I had to evacuate for a hurricane and when I got back the owner had sent every employee I'm the branch a check to cover any lost food or expenses. I left LiftOne to finish college and would work for then again in a heartbeat. LiftOne was the best employer I've ever worked for. Truly a great company that puts employees first. 

There are people there that will do whatever it takes to make it happen. They support and respect each other, and try to keep it all moving forward. They are the ones that need to stay. The current site manager? A narcissistic, self-serving, self-centered, self-absorbed, walking, talking waste of life, seemingly bent on removing anyone or anything that doesn't whole-heartedly embrace and support his every whim... no matter how ridiculous, mindless or half hazard.

He will eventually drive away every useful, productive employee on the site, including THE single best person there - the current Service / Parts Logistics manager. 
The company may be a good one - but the decision to keep this useless human being in a position to do so much damage is ludicrous.

It's really not fair to write a review at this time since it has been less than a month since I began working for the company, but I can say so far, so good.

It has provided a pleasant working atmosphere and it has more of a family oriented atmosphere which you don't usually have in Corporate America. The reason for this is mainly because it is not a Corporation, but a family owned company which definitely has its advantages.

The most difficult part of the job to date is learning their systems as well as continuing to work on the present systems I'm accustom to. The most enjoyable part is the relaxed atmosphere where you don't feel any unnecessary pressure.

Typical day involves troubleshooting mechanical problems, ordering parts, performing repairs, equipment maintenance, keying work orders on PC and keeping written documentation. Have learned proper troubleshooting and repair skills through equipment manufactor  training classes. Great team of co-workers for the most part, high employee turn over rate at times though. Hardest part of job- trying to keep enough work to make at least 40 hours of billable time each week. Enjoy satisfaction of being able to diagnose mechanical problems and repair them in a timely manner.

The culture has changed here. Management click up and have their select friends they promote and gossip with. Always pushing for the next goal, never room to catch your breath from the previous month all gas no break. Constant changes, but no room for error even if you’re closing out a lot. If you have a vacation day you have to find your own coverage even though everyone has their own heavy work load. Tech’s get away with everything while the office staff is monitored with a fine tooth comb. Ok place but too much stress. Management claim they care and got your back if you have personal things going but really don’t. 

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