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The Gerken Companies Holiday Songbook

Ready to spread some holiday cheer?

We’re excited to share The Gerken Companies Holiday Songbook, in which we’ve put our unique twist (and a bit of mischief) on some beloved classics. Grab your hot cocoa, gather your friends and family, and sing along to these sure-to-become hits. It’s the perfect addition to your caroling season.

Gerken Ready Mix Concrete

(Sing the tune of “Frosty the Snowman”)

Gerken Ready Mix Concrete,
It’s the best you’ll ever pour.
For roads, sidewalks, and sturdy fills,
You couldn’t ask for more.

With mixers always rolling,
And service you can trust,
We bring the strength you really need,
And deliver sun to dusk.

(Chorus)
Oh, Gerken’s trucks are coming by,
Just see the concrete flow.
From house foundations, slabs, and more,
We help your project grow.

Ooh Gerken Ready Mix Concrete,
Sets up and cures so well,
For every job, both big and small,
At concrete, we excell.

(Chorus)
So if you want your concrete,
To have strength that can’t be beat,
Just place an order with our team,
Gerken Ready Mix Concrete.

Down at the Kuhlman Yard

(Sing the tune of “Up on the Housetop”)

Down at the Kuhlman Yard, see what’s new,
Building materials just for you.
Flowable Fill and bricks and stone,
Plus all that you need for projects at home.

(Chorus)
Ho ho ho, come take a peek.
Ho ho ho, we’re open all week.
At the Kuhlman Yard, it’s time to build,
Our quality supplies get your dreams fulfilled.

Ready Mix and mortar, rebar too,
Cement and gravel, just for you.
Contractors, homeowners, all agree,
Kuhlman Yards are the place to be.

(Chorus)
Ho ho ho, come take a peek.
Ho ho ho, we’re open all week.
At the Kuhlman Yard, it is time to build,
Our quality supplies get your dreams fulfilled.

O Gerken Team

(Sing the tune of “O Christmas Tree”)

O Gerken team, O Gerken team,
Thou story’s worth the telling.
From small-town roots to projects grand,
It’s bigger than thy might hath planned.

O Gerken team, O Gerken team,
Thou’s values are compelling.
With family at the very core,
And service clients can’t ignore.

(Chorus)
Integrity in all you do,
Thou word is strong and always true.
O Gerken team, O Gerken team,
The future thou is building.

For decades long, thou led the way,
At every job site, every day.
A legacy that shines so bright,
Thy Gerken name carries great might.

O Gerken team, O Gerken team,
Thou story’s ever-thrilling!

Paving Well

(Sing the tune of “Jingle Bells”)

Dashing down the road,
Come Gerken Paving’s crews,
Laying blacktop down,
Making surfaces new.
Smooth and strong and neat,
For highways, drives, and lanes,
There’s quality in every mile,
Behind the Gerken name.

(Chorus)
Paving well, paving well,
Gerken leads the way.
Asphalt fresh and shining bright,
On every job they lay—hey!
Paving well, paving well,
See those rollers go.
With Gerken workers on the job,
Your pavement’s best in show.

From parking lots to streets,
And interstate roadways,
Their teams are on the scene,
Ensuring every phase.
So call them up today,
For service you’ll applaud,
Your project’s done, the work’s top-notch,
With Gerken Paving’s squad.

(Chorus)
Paving well, paving well,
Gerken leads the way.
Asphalt fresh and shining bright,
On every job they lay—hey!
Paving well, paving well,
See those rollers go.
With Gerken workers on the job,
Your pavement’s best in show.

Career Wonderland

(Sing the tune of “Winter Wonderland”)

Careers call, are you listening?
On our site, you’ll find job listings.
A wonderful sight,
Your future’s so bright,
Working at The Gerken Companies.

Build your path, join a great crew,
Lots of roles, one just for you.
At a plant. On a road.
Or hauling a load,
Come grow with The Gerken Companies.

(Chorus)
In the office, you can lead a project,
Or out paving, make the roads so smooth.
We’ll say, “Will you join us?” You’ll say, “Yes, please!”
And you’ll be happy that you made the move.

Benefits. Steady hours.
Teamwork, pride. You’re empowered.
So start something new,
Where your dreams come true,
Working at The Gerken Companies.

Here Come Gerken Trucks

(Sing the tune of “Here Comes Santa Claus”)

Here come Gerken trucks, here come Gerken trucks,
Rolling down your street.
Bringing road construction gear,
For asphalt and concrete.
Paving trucks and heavy machines,
And well-trained workers, too.
If you’ve got a road that needs repair,
Then Gerken delivers for you.

Here come Gerken trucks, here come Gerken trucks,
Loaded with supplies.
With decades of experience,
And quality you can’t deny.
From major highways to minor lanes,
And materials tested and true.
When you need the best to build your road,
Then Gerken always comes through.