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As part of the Gerken family of businesses, you’re part of building a great future—for yourself, your family, and your community.

Hard-working individuals have been the heart of The Gerken Companies for generations. We’re a tightly knit team that treats each other as family and finds tackling ambitious projects gratifying. Together, we build durable roads, produce quality products, and strengthen our communities.

We’re looking for hard-working, caring, and trustworthy individuals. We offer a generous benefits package, continuous training, top-notch equipment, and a culture where effort is recognized and rewarded. Whether you have industry experience or are just starting your career, we encourage you to apply.

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WHAT OUR EMPLOYEES SAY

Family has always been at the center of Gerken’s workplace culture. The more you get to know your coworkers, the stronger the bond seems.

Nelson BarnhiserOutside Sales

I’ve had the opportunity to learn something every day for more than 12 years. The job I applied for turned into an enjoyable career.

Justin CobbQuality Control Technician

I’ve worked here for years and grown with the company. Despite our growth, leadership still interacts with employees as if it’s still a small business.

Dave KeiferSafety Manager

As part of the construction industry, The Gerken Companies engage our youth and community, educating them on career opportunities they may not realize exist within our company.

Jamie Katakis-ChippsAdministrative Assistant

Over the years, I’ve been able to grow my career in various departments throughout the company and always felt very well compensated for my work.

Joe KnepleyVP Gerken Materials, Aggregate Division

Our decades-long commitment to the community and customer-driven culture continue to make Gerken a good community citizen.

Renee TurissiniArchitectural Sales

PERKS

Gerken provides a competitive benefits package that includes bonus opportunities, an Employee Assistance Program, paid YMCA memberships, product discounts, seasonal work schedules, and more.

Benefits vary based on job classifications (such as whether or not a position falls under collective bargaining), so please refer to the job posting for a list of possible benefits.

CURRENT OPENINGS

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Complete our Quick Application to receive more information about our job openings and begin the application process.


The Gerken Companies will not discriminate based on your race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, or any other classification protected by law. You will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, retaliation, coercion, or discrimination.

Read Our EEO Policy Statement

At The Gerken Companies, we hire and promote based on an individual’s qualifications, skills, ability to do the required work, merit, and overall potential. Equal employment opportunity is integral to all our business activities.

Our policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is administered fairly to govern all parts of recruitment and selection, employment, job assignment, transfer, compensation, access to benefits and training, participation in recognition, discipline, termination, and social and recreational programs as protected by federal, state, or local law.

We will not discriminate based on your race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, or any other classification protected by law. You will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, retaliation, coercion, or discrimination.

If you have reason to believe there is or may be a violation of this policy by anyone, you are asked to report it immediately to Human Resources and/or your supervisor/manager without concern of retaliation.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Officer for The Gerken Companies is Kimberly Edwards. She can be reached at the Napoleon office. The telephone number is (419) 533-7701.

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