Ink Against Cancer – Mahala Velasquez’s Passion
Mahala Velasquez, Grade Tech’s Office Manager, is celebrating her fifth anniversary with the company this month. Her hard work and dedication helps to keep Grade Tech operating smoothly. To recognize Mahala, Grade Tech has made a donation to an organization that is close to her heart – Ink Against Cancer – Cancer Warriors Foundation. The grassroots organization unites national, statewide and local tattoo artists to raise cancer awareness and provide [...]
Small Construction Companies Offer Big Opportunities
In today’s world, we generally think that bigger is better. We shop in “big box” stores, we order “supersized” fast food and we generally seek to get the most out of life by looking for the next “big” thing. But when it comes to the “blue collar” trades – such as grading and excavating and other niche industries – the “bigger is better” premise does not necessarily hold true. There [...]
Celebrating His Work Anniversary by Giving Back – Gary’s Story
Grade Tech’s hauler, Gary, is celebrating 5 years with the company this spring. To commemorate that milestone, he is once again supporting Lincoln Self Reliance(LSR), a private not-for-profit organization that has played an integral part in the lives of Gary, his wife Judy and his son, Todd. Grade Tech is donating $1,000 to LSR in honor of Gary’s anniversary with the company. The charitable contribution is part of Grade Tech’s “giving [...]
Grade Tech is a Propeller Champion
Propeller did a case study on Grade Tech Power Services today and we wanted to share the introduction to the article and a link to read more for anyone who is interested! Like most small business owners, Rory Hall wears anywhere from three to five different hats in a single workday. While on paper, Rory is Grade Tech’s operations manager, once he starts describing his daily responsibilities, it becomes obvious [...]
The Unsung Heroes – Realizing the Value of “Essential” Workers
As we continue to endure the closing of a large part of the U.S. economy, the value of this country’s blue collar community is becoming increasingly evident as they are classified "essential workers". After all, where would we be without the construction workers, grocery store clerks, truck drivers, trash collectors, plumbers and other “essential workers” who remain on the job throughout this pandemic? It is high time that Americans realize [...]
Safety on the Job – Managing through the Coronavirus
With the global outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19), safety has taken on a new meaning. Grade Tech is known in the power industry not just for our outstanding work, but for putting the safety of our crews, our business partners and the surrounding communities above all else. We do everything in our power each and every day to provide a safe, accident-free and injury-free work site. In addition to implementing [...]
Rory Hall: Dirt and Hard Work Are in his Blood
They say what we do for a living defines us. After all, we spend at least one third of our adult lives – or 90,000 hours on average - at work. So, it would naturally follow that to live your best life, you need to find a career that not only pays the bills, but fulfills you and gives you a sense of purpose. For Rory Hall, that sense of [...]
GradeTech Team Attends ConExpo Construction Tradeshow
The entire GradeTech team recently attended ConExpo Con/Agg, North America’s largest construction trade show. The event, which was held last week at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Nevada, was an opportunity for the GradeTech team to learn about the latest equipment advances and newest technology applications in the industry. It also served as a retreat for the team, giving them the opportunity to step away from everyday activities and spend [...]
Old Meets New at Grade Tech
In today’s world, equipment and technology advance at the speed of light, or so it seems. Many modern excavating and construction machines contain technology that makes them smarter and more efficient than their predecessors. Advanced grade control systems, onboard weighing systems, drones and other modern equipment can provide precision and speed at reduced costs. As the equipment continues to advance, however, the tradesmanship (or the building of skills) is becoming [...]
Rad Canyon BMX Track Build – Giving Back To The Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNYwTlFoD-c For the last couple of months Grade Tech Power Services has been helping Rad Canyon BMX build the indoor track for their races at the Salt Lake County Equestrian Park and Event Center in South Jordan Utah. Rad Canyon BMX builds a track for the kids to race on every other weekend throughout the winter. Grade Tech Power Services has donated many hours of labor and equipment [...]