Finding Your Path: Building a Career and Life You Love
We all have to work to “make ends meet” and “fund” the lives we want with our career. Whether that means supporting a family, building your dream home, funding an expensive hobby, traveling, or anything else you desire, you need to be able to support the lifestyle you choose. The fact of the matter is that in many ways, you control your own destiny. The choices you make early [...]
Grade Tech Crew Attends CONEXPO – CON/AGG 2023 in Las Vegas
They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. That rule is great for some things—maybe even most things—but not when it comes to ConEXPO. Our crew came home from Vegas with a lot of new information, ideas and awareness of what’s out there in the construction world! Grade Tech’s entire crew and their families/significant others took a four-day weekend (March 16 – 19) to the show, held in the [...]
Jeffrey Thomas Celebrates 3 Years at Grade Tech by Supporting the Alzheimer’s Association
Jeffrey Thomas is celebrating 3 years with the company this month. To commemorate that milestone, he is supporting the Alzheimer’s Association, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support, and research. Grade Tech donated $1,000 to the organization in Jeff’s name as part of the company’s giving back program which supports the local community by celebrating employees’ work anniversaries (after the first 3 years of employment) by making annual donations to [...]
For Leaders and Employees Alike – The Sky’s the Limit When You Own Your Actions
There’s a lot being said these days about young people not wanting to work or having no ambition. The counter argument from those young people in question includes complaints that leaders in management have expectations that are too high and work-life balance is impossible. Instead of playing the blame game, we all need to take ownership for our own actions. When it comes right down to it, our experience [...]
Zach Fox Celebrates 3 Years at Grade Tech by Supporting Wishes For Warriors
Zach Fox, Grader Operator, is celebrating 3 years with the company this month. To commemorate that milestone, he is supporting Wishes for Warriors, a non-profit organization dedicated to returning hope and passion back into the lives of our combat wounded heroes through therapeutic outdoor adventures, awareness, and education. The veteran-run, volunteer-operated group aims to show these heroes that whether wounded of body and mind, they are still able to live [...]
Venturing into 2023 with Unwavering Resolve
Our commitment to be “forward-thinking” in 2022 opened up a wealth of opportunities for Grade Tech as we head into 2023. We spread our wings to delve into new markets and strengthen our tight-knit team, and we are happy to say that we achieved what we set out to do. With opportunity, however, comes challenges. So, as we forge ahead and capitalize on the opportunities resulting from our progress [...]
Welcoming Jarom Naylor to the Grade Tech Team
Grade Tech is proud to welcome Jarom Naylor, CDL Driver, to the team. In addition to his experience as a transport driver, the Salt Lake City native and lifelong resident is well-versed in operating other construction vehicles and also has some construction experience in his background. Jarom began his career in the trades when he was a teenager, working for his uncle building countertops for Maverik. From there, he [...]
Merry Christmas from the Grade Tech Family!
Wishing you joy and laughter this holiday season and success in the New Year. From our family to yours…we extend our sincere wishes for a Merry Christmas to our customers, partners, and friends. May you find peace and joy with those you love during the holiday season and throughout the coming year. Celebrating the Season by Giving Back Grade Tech’s tradition of helping those in need continued this year as [...]
Welcoming Tyson Horlacher to the Grade Tech Team
Grade Tech is proud to welcome Tyson Horlacher, Operator Foreman, to the team. Tyson got his start in excavation work in 1996 after graduating from Orem High School. He started as a Laborer and learned many skills, including pipe laying and operating a loader. After several years “in the dirt” Tyson transitioned to working in the natural gas industry where he stayed for more than 11 years. As it became [...]
Welcoming Joe Nielsen to the Grade Tech Team
Grade Tech is proud to welcome Joe Nielsen, Equipment Mechanic, to the team! The Salt Lake City native brings 8 years of mechanical experience and more than a decade of experience in the construction industry. Joe says he has always had a penchant for problem solving and figuring out tough issues. That innate ability led him to transition from building houses, working in the copper mine, and grinding asphalt to [...]