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I wasn't there very long. Health issues led me to a different career. Its atmosphere is different from a dealership but more professional than a mom and pop shop. The management as far as the foreman and service manager are very knowledgeable and more than willing to show you or explain what you might not be familiar with. Will work with you is you have a doctor appt. Or family issue. The shop is outdated and small. Its newer area has 5 bays bigger because they added on. The process of getting parts or shop supplies is very slow so have patients. Its a parts dept. They all are horrible. you will work outside because of the room factor. 2 shops. Trucks and boats. 2 different teams, were the truck side will give work to the boat side but not visa versa. Same with the road service guys. They will suck off the shop work when the road service work is slow. Overtime is there once off probation. Downs have to wait 90 days for benefits and you accumulate sick leave. Health benefits are excellent compaired to most. People seam nice and willing to work as a team. I never had an issue while there. Then again 4 weeks isn't a long time to see how a shop is. Lets just say its a dream compared to Excel. Looks aren't everything.  Overall. I believe i would have done well there if i was able to stay. 

I was hired fresh out of technical school with no in shop experience under my belt. I was told i would be trained for the job. That was a lie. They had me shadow their lead diagnostic tech for about a week then i was put in the shop. As a new guy i made the typical new guy mistakes on jobs i had never done before. Cross threaded bolts and things like that. These mistakes were met with an easy going attitude and forgiveness to my face and snickering behind my back. There was no training involved. When they didnt have an “easy” job for me to do i was told to clean up around the shop. I did this for more than half of the time i worked there. The service manager has a massive power complex and if its not his way its wrong. 2 weeks before my 90 days i was pulled into his office and told my employment wouldnt be extended because “it was too difficult to bill my hours due to my inexperience.” In other words they didnt want to train me like they said they would so they were letting me go. There was a lot of childish tattletaling in the shop. In some cases causing people to lose their jobs. Western Branch is a company i would never work for again and i would never recommend anyone work there or take trucks there.

A typical day on the job when you arrive is to dress in to your uniform and report to foreman so he can give you a repair order for you to punch on to. Once you have punched onto the job it is then your duty to diagnose or repair the unit with in a specified time depending on severity of repair in which needs to be completed. I have learned a lot about electrical and computer systems. I have also learned a lot about Detroit, Mercedes engines and Allison Transmissions. My co-workers were great people to have known. The hardest part of the job is to diagnose and repair the vehicle with in the time crunch. The most enjoyable part of the job is being able to complete a job on time and done right.

Very cut throat environment. No consistency in your job duties, things change, policies change at a whim. You dont know if your coming or going. Minimal training, your expected to just know. If you make any mistakes it's deffinalty pointed out to other staff members and not yourself until it's to late. No support from On-Hwy management. You are just a number and forget about "Open Door Policy". Power struggles, and promoting staff to management positions that have no management or people skills. Seem to have "whistle blowers" and it's allowed to carry on with no reprimanding.

This company is great to work for if you are looking to get plenty of diesel mechanic knowledge and experience.  I learned so much while working for this company. The pay is okay and takes a while to get paid well. But if you stick with it, they will take care of you. The other plus side is all of the great people that work there. It was fun going to work with so many good people every day. They have many branches and I am going to miss everyone from all of their locations. I highly recommend this place to any person who loves this field. 

i love working here at western branch diesel but i was hired as a generator mechanic and would really love to see more effort in bringing in generator work/sales as opposed to just sending me to the mines due to lack of generator work. we have no generator sales person to help bring in work. our company especially here in wv and the surrounding area really need to focus on other work and not just mine work due to how unsure the mining industry is in todays market

I have worked for Western Branch Diesel for 8 years. Every day brings new challenges and obstacles to overcome. This company treats you fairly and looks out for your best interest. I have never been pressured into doing anything I did not agree with and have always been met with prompt response and care if I am having problems. Western Branch Diesel looks after each employee as a member of its own family and makes sure you are given the time to spend with your own family. I love this company and plan to retire here!

More accepting of men than women. Alot of talking down to you/even oversight of you even being there. Unappreciative. Boss couldn't think for himself.

I have currently been employed with WBD now known as Indel Power Group for 8 months now. I have been promoted as well as acknowledged for my hardwork and dedication. I am constantly expanding my skills within this organization and am loving every minute of it. Having a manager who listens and encourages me to do more in a Role Model way is definitely a breath of fresh air. I see my future with WBD and wouldn't want it any other way. 

I have been with western branch for 3 years it was a leap i was scared to take, once i took the offer it was the best thing i have ever done. The management is ok, at times its questionable but for the most part its good. The pay could be better for experienced guys. If your Just starting you can make good money coming in on the bottom. They send you to school and all the training you need paid for. I would recommend western branch diesel to anyone if you are looking for a career in the long run.

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