Rain, sleet, or snow—midday or midnight—Joe will show. With his main role as the shop mechanic, he often changes gears into other critical roles. When it matters most, Joe steps up without hesitation, whether that means jumping in to run a short notice emergency job or coming in on the weekend to drive the semi, he always answers the call.
His loyalty is unmatched, and his craftsmanship and knowledge has been forged through years of hands-on experience. Holding a PhD in GSD (gettin’ stuff done), Joe always finds a way to get it done.
1. How long have you worked with Schad?
Almost 8 years.
2. What is your favorite part about your job?
The diversity in everyday tasks.
3. Who at Schad has taught you the most?
That is hard to narrow down to one person. I have honestly learned a lot from many different people with Schad over the years, and am very thankful for each opportunity I have had to work with so many of our great crew. Tyler Vanwinkle, Stuart McManus, and Paul Boniakowski though, have been the most influential on me and my career. I’m very thankful to get to work and learn from each one of them everyday.
4. What do you think contributes most to a safe work environment?
Always being aware of what is going on around you, seeing potential hazards, and doing what is necessary to prevent accidents from happening to yourself and others.
5. What lessons have you learned while working at Schad?
Always being willing to learn and take advice.
Always be ready for last minute changes and how to accommodate.
6. What advice do you have for future Schad candidates?
Come to work ready to work hard, learn all you can, and never stop striving to better yourself.
7. What do you like to do outside of work?
Spend time with my family, boating, camping, and working on trucks and tractors.
8. If you could learn anything, what would it be?
Would like to learn more about investing and passive income.
9. If you could go to one concert, past or present, which would it be?
George Strait.
10. If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Give where needed and pay off debt.