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Universal Environmental Services

On most days I'm out knocking on doors trying to acquire new customers and keeping track of current customers and the program that they are currently on.
I've learned that perseverance is key. You have to have thick skin and an aggressive mind set.
Management is hands on. They are there if ever you need assistance no matter how trivial it might be.
The work culture at Universal Environmental is a good one, almost family like. Even though it's a fairly large company, management and coworkers are there to bounce ideas off of. Conference calls and an annual meeting unite the group. 
I would say the hardest part of the job would be trying to acquire customers. A lot of the time it seems that  most large customers are at the level that we're trying to acquire them at. 
The best part of the job is being able to tell people that you work for one of the largest companies in our industry and knowing that our reputation and track record is something to be proud of.

Being an Executive Assistant can make for a long day at Universal. I enjoy my job but since my Boss works out of town a lot there are days where there is nothing to do. Since I have experience in other departments I try and ask if anyone needs help in order to keep myself busy and work a full 40 hours. Although at times that is impossible. The hardest part for me is I don't like being bored. Since being in the military I can't get used to having so much downtime. I would like to think I work hard to accomplish any goal set for me I in the time that is given. I have enjoyed the new people and contacts I have met and worked with but I am looking for a steady flow of work that will only give me the challenges to work harder and to improve to a higher standard.

Poor Management at the time of employment made this place an extremely unpleasant place to work. Very stressful, and they were always trying to pile more on the lab workers to impress the higher ups with the amount of work/ results that were being cranked out. Weekend work was required, and at least once a month you worked 12 days in a row. On weekends you are there by yourself with no real security measures in place, and many times truck drivers delivering samples just walked into the lab. No security cameras or locks on the doors. Manager at the time was also very unprofessional in his demeanor and called out/ called in many times himself. Not a healthy atmosphere and no opportunities for growth or advancement within the laboratory.

Its a fast pace environment that helps the days pass by fast.
i have learned a lot about the oil market.
Management is great and doesnt not micromanage nor do we have a lot of levels of management and we keep it simple.
Workplace culture is pretty good and most employees enjoy it and the ones that dont normally dont last long. Its not the cleanest job but your learn how to stay clean after doing the job for a while.
The hardest part about the job is just learning where to do the job once you arrive at the customers but once you have seen the customers a few times then it becomes very easy.
The best part about the job you are not micromanaged and you can work unsupervised as long the work is getting done.

Universal Environmental Services is a growing collector and recycler of used oil. In the lab we test the used oil as it is collected, as it is processed in the refinery, and when it goes out as finished product. We run many diverse tests on the oil at all stages of the collection and re-refining process. The work is not to hard, but does require time management skills, the ability to multitask, and the ability to work within a team to complete all necessary testing. The benefits and pay are fair, and probably higher than average. The worst part about the job is that we are production plant, and as such have to have staff here 365 days a year and 24 hours a day. Not all departments require this much coverage, but most do.

This company wants to put "YES" people in the office. It's not really a do your job, company... but more like a, do what the CEO or VP says to do, company. If you doing your job goes against: production, income, or any other interests of these two individuals,  regardless of whether it's what should be done... you won't last. With exception of the drivers, if you're applying to be any sort of management, be prepared to be told how to do your job, and prepared to take the fall, if it doesn't work out. 

I have been employed with UES for 7 years, and wouldn’t want to leave. Great company, great pay, great employees, and awesome management. I have worked for two Operations Managers in my time here. You couldn’t ask for better than Teresa and Jody. I cannot speak for every location, but the Alabama operations work very smoothly and functions just like a big family. Upper management is involved in day to day operations, and constantly working to improve all jobs and productivity. Very easy company to work for. Top quality equipment, with safety at the forefront of everything. Would definitely recommend to a friend or family.

UES is a great place to work and the company always treats all its employees with respect. I enjoy my job and always look forward to the challenge of each day and working along side all employees. There is always great support amongst fellow employees and management and you can say that this is truly a family and team. The atmosphere at each facility location is always upbeat and positive which makes it a great place to work. UES has provided me with as much training and schooling as needed for my position allowing me to  advance  my position in the company.

I like the work, it is not hard at all, I just do not believe that not giving your employees a raise after a year or more is a bit of nonsense.  If you expect to make more money in coming years, don't, they will not pay you any more the more years you stay there.  The workload can be a bit much at times also especially late in the week and mainly on Fridays.  You may end up most days working alone if you are in the laboratory.

UES was one of the best companies I’ve worked with. Pay is good, work is satisfactory, management is there when you need support, ceo is helpful, and dispatch was easy to get along with. I appreciate the opportunity they gave me as a driver. I no longer work there since I moved to California to be close to my parents. I’m glad to hear things are going good over there for the drivers and it sounds like the company is still growing. They also provide uniforms,vacation,sick pay and PTO personal days. Hope the best for all.

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