Times are demanding for trades-based companies, particularly those like Kimbel Mechanical Systems that reside in the booming northwest corner of the state. For that reason, the mechanical contractor puts considerable effort into creating the best workplace it can for its workers.
The company offers a generous benefits package including dental, vision, life insurance and short- and long-term disability. The company also pays 90 percent of weekly insurance premiums and disability insurance is provided at no cost to employees with a year or more of tenure.
Kimbel Mechanical Systems
Home: Fayetteville
Employees: 251
Industry Type: Construction
The company also invests in the development of its employees as they build a career in the trades. Employing a rank structure, leadership provides a career track for individuals which, as they move through the ranks, results in progressively more responsibilities and pay to match.
Kimbel has its own onsite plumbing school, affording employees the opportunity to enter an Apprentice Program, completion of which is a required component of earning one’s Journeyman License.
Other professional developmental programs the company supports includes Dale Carnegie, Kimbel Conversations, Leadership Training, Karrass Negotiations and FMI Training.
The company’s Weekend Warrior Program pays a bonus based on completing extra work during the weekend.