The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization representing highway and transportation departments nationwide. Its accreditation program is the largest—and most accepted—in the construction materials industry. We’re pleased to announce that Gerken Materials, Inc. became an AASHTO-accredited company in April. Learn about our commitment to quality control at https://bit.ly/3UJW5de.
The Gerken Companies
Construction
Napoleon, Ohio 1,168 followers
Building and improving infrastructure one road at a time.
About us
The Gerken Companies have worked to successfully build and improve the infrastructure of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan for more than 60 years. As technologies, people and industry specifications have changed, The Gerken Companies have met a wide variety of challenges and have continued to grow and improve from season to season. With a diligent work force of more than 350 men and women, The Gerken Companies have a dedication to construction quality, an accurate foresight into industry trends, and the ability to adapt and operate in a competitive environment. Successful management has allowed The Gerken Companies to diversify the array of available services. Stone quarries, sand and gravel facilities, asphalt and aggregate testing laboratories, roadway services and decorative asphalt paving augment the operation of the company's paving division and open doors for continuous improvement in project management and for strong relationships with clients and business partners. The Gerken Companies include Gerken Paving, Inc., Gerken Materials, Inc., Gerken Asphalt Paving, Inc., Gerken Leasing Company, LLC, Roadway Services, Inc., The Custar Stone Company, The Bluffton Stone Company and Bluffton Paving, Inc.
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http://www.GerkenCompanies.com/
External link for The Gerken Companies
- Industry
- Construction
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Napoleon, Ohio
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Asphalt Concrete, Heavy Highway Contractor, Limestone Aggregates, and Sand & Stone Products
Locations
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Primary
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9072 County Road 424
Napoleon, Ohio 43545, US
Employees at The Gerken Companies
Updates
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Gerken’s various paid internship programs offer young construction workers valuable hands-on experience and the opportunity to develop career-benefitting skills. We have immediate openings for Logistics, IT, and Developmental/Informational interns. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gk4HN3DR.
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The 2024 Blade Job & Education Fair is today from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at The Pinnacle on Indian Wood Circle. Renee Patterson, Workforce Development Coordinator for The Gerken Companies, will be on hand to discuss our current job openings with you. To see Gerken’s available positions, visit https://bit.ly/3JIPg5i.
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Jared Clum is a Manager in our Environmental, Health, and Safety department. While he’s trained to pull off high-elevation or rapid-water rescues, he gets an equal rush by helping keep coworkers safe. Learn more about Jared at https://lnkd.in/g9XNig46.
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Interested in becoming a Dump Truck or Mixer Driver? Gerken’s paid Driver Trainee Program could be right for you. Gerken pays all costs associated with getting a Class A or Class B CDL, attending training (classroom and field), and obtaining a DOT physical and drug screen. You’ll also be eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus and company-provided benefits. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/gChaUyJV.
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WE’RE HIRING! Gerken is looking for Dump Truck and Mixer Drivers for all our companies. If you are self-motivated, hold a Class B CDL or better, and maintain an active DOT qualification physical, we should talk. Visit our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gChaUyJV.
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Gerken attended the third annual Toledo Chapter of the Ohio Contractors Association (OCA) “Rich DiGeronimo Constructor for a Day” program at the Maumee Elks Lodge #1850 on April 18. Students from area schools toured construction job sites and attended a Career Fair. Ben Brooks of IUOE Local 18 and Melanie Kitchen of OCA were among the presenters. https://bit.ly/3QFe7v1
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Every year, hundreds lose their lives in roadway work zone accidents. You can make a difference by staying alert and driving safely. #WatchForUs
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Happy Earth Day. Did you know that The Gerken Companies powers its corporate office in Napoleon with solar energy, that we have two large solar fields in Michigan, and that we will soon have another in Ohio? https://lnkd.in/gw_fYmH8
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