"Plaisted Companies is driver-friendly - they work with the driver and you’re not just a number." -Brian Swanson (17 years with Plaisted Companies)
“I’ve been here 8 years and it still feels like a mom and pop type shop, it’s not corporate feeling. And also working close to home is a huge perk.” – Zach Springman
“Todd Plaisted cares about everyone. Todd himself is very team-oriented. I feel just as important as the next person, no matter what your title is, you are created equally.” -Echo Nelson
“Hand’s down, the people make Plaisted Companies a great place to work at.” – Doug Evans
"The equipment and trucks are well maintained and cared for!" - Brian Swanson (17 years with Plaisted Companies)
“It’s nice to get noticed for going above and beyond.” – Zach Springman
“I feel happy here every day to be honest. Even on really busy days, there’s always something to make it a good day here.” - Echo Nelson
“ The fulfillment of knowing that you are putting out a good product with quality equipment is what makes me feel really happy to work here.” – Doug Evans
"The supervisors make you feel important and supported. My supervisor Jack is out in the cold and dark checking on us every morning." - Brian Swanson (17 years with Plaisted Companies)
“I feel cared about because they trust me to take on bigger responsibilities” – Zach Springman
“There are so many times that I have felt cared about or valued here, but I really like when Todd sends out gift cards at the beginning or end of a really busy season. Or when my boss, Michelle, takes me out for a quarterly lunch check-in.” – Echo Nelson
“ The anniversary recognition every five years, every company gathering, talking to Todd Plaisted, I feel valued. I have from the day I started, and I still do 28 years later.” – Doug Evans
"The Christmas Party is my favorite - getting a Christmas bonus is a nice perk and the owner, Todd Plaisted, makes you feel appreciated." - Brian Swanson (17 years with Plaisted Companies)
“My favorite Plaisted Companies event outside of work is by far the Torque Truck racing at ERX Motor Park.” - Zach Springman
“My favorite Plaisted Companies event outside of work is the Christmas party. It really fun, there’s always good entertainment. Really any of the team-building exercises that we do are fun.” -Echo Nelson
“The Christmas party is a blast” -Doug Evans
"I think it's great that Plaisted Companies gives back to things like Day of the Dozers, The local CAER food shelf and Toys for Tots." - Brian Swanson
“Plaisted Companies is known throughout the town that we do good things for our community, like Day of the Dozers at ERX, and the High School sports sponsorships.” – Zach Springman
“We donate a lot to a lot of benefits around the area and there’s never a hesitation to donate a yard of black dirt or a fire pit to help someone in need.” -Echo Nelson
“ The Day of the Dozers and the money that gets raised for Children’s Hospital of Minnesota makes me very proud to work here.” – Doug Evans
"I enjoy the benefits and the paid time off benefits are outstanding!" - Brian Swanson
“Plaisted Companies has great incentives – the flexibility if something comes up and you need to leave work – you know someone is always there to cover for you.” – Zach Springman
“I don’t know of any other employer that offers the types of benefits that we have. The flexibility that I have with my schedule is huge and the PTO incentives are also great. I like that we can acquire more time off with our years of service.” -Echo Nelson
“ The freedom to take any day off that I want is very beneficial to me.” -Doug Evans
"My favorite employee has to be Jack because he truly cares about the drivers." - Brian Swanson
“My favorite co-workers are probably Dan Kreuser and Doug Evans – they make it fun out in the pit and it feels super laid back.” – Zach Springman
“ My favorite co-worker would have to be anyone that I’ve ever shared an office with. Amanda Duitsman, Megan Zachman and Meg Leonard. We have fun, we talk and laugh, all while getting our work done.” -Echo Nelson
“Jack VanOort, head of ground operations” has to be my favorite co-worker. He is uplifting to us old guys and he offers great moral support.” -Doug Evans
"Plaisted Companies does a great job of recognizing it's employees - the last time I was recognized was at the annual safety meeting for years of service." - Brian Swanson
“It’s nice to feel recognized. One of the things that Plaisted Companies does is if someone calls in to compliment you, they put it up on the TVs in the lobby area and employee break rooms.” – Zach Springman
“ I love the Plaisted Bucks program. It’s always nice to get recognized when you do something above and beyond. No matter who it is, nothing ever goes unnoticed and someone is always saying thank you. That goes a long way.” - Echo Nelson
“I felt recognized for my 25th Anniversary at the Plaisted Companies annual safety meeting.” – Doug Evans
