Good mission, bad for techs - Field Service Technician BusPatrol Employee Review

1.0
May 26, 2023
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Pros

Pay within industry standards Good health benefits Good mission

Cons

To this day, they are still lying to newly hired technicians. You are expected to travel 3 out of 4 weeks of the month. Depending where you live, it could be constantly away those 3 weeks. Don’t let them tell you otherwise. You also will be expected to travel on your weekend/days off. They overwork and drive their technicians into the ground. Often with unnecessary switching of shift times, high demand of output despite weather, call outs, etc. and unreasonable working environments constantly. Extreme heat in summers and cold NY winters are just a taste of what you can expect to be working in. Be prepared for last minute changes to where you work, putting excessive miles on your personal vehicle, and having your work critiqued by people who have nothing better to do than fail for simple things. If you do leave, they won’t pay out all earned PTO and final expenses that you occur on last weeks of work.

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BusPatrol Response
3y
Thank you for your response, I am sorry to hear about your experience. I did check with HR on whether they had received any complaints about traveling more than the standard 2 weeks out 1 week local from anyone in the NY area, they have not received any complaints about this; also they have not received any complaints about being required to travel on the weekend or during your scheduled days off. I would encourage current employees to reach out to HR if this is occurring, so that they can take proper steps to address the situation. Just to clarify, techs can sign up to travel 3 out of every 4 weeks, however they need to sign up for this. Also, travel is typically scheduled on Monday for projects beginning on Tuesday, if this is a consistent issue the tech should notify HR for assistance. There are occasions where a plan may change due to weather or bus availability at the job site, items which are beyond our control, however we do try to minimize this as much as possible. If this is a consistent issue, I would encourage tech's to reach out to HR. Regarding payouts of PTO and final expenses, please reach out to HR on this. They can clarify PTO payout and can also ensure that you are paid out on your expenses. It is their process to require managers to approve expense pay outs before turning off an employee profile, so I am not sure how you would not receive a full payout.

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Cons

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5.0
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Pros

When I first joined the company, I wasn’t completely sure whether it was truly mission-driven or simply using the mission as a talking point. It didn’t take long for me to see that their commitment is real. This organization genuinely prioritizes its mission of protecting children over the bottom line, and that authenticity shows in every part of the culture. The environment here is unlike any other workplace I’ve experienced. It feels like a family—supportive, collaborative, and grounded in shared purpose. Leadership doesn’t just say they care about employees; they consistently show it. They invest not only in our well-being, but in the well-being of our families as well. It’s rare to work somewhere where your paycheck directly contributes to saving lives, and that meaning gives my work a level of fulfillment I’ve never had before. The executive leadership team is approachable, engaged, and genuinely connected with employees at every level. From day one, this hasn’t felt like “just a job.” Instead, it’s a place where I feel I’m making a real contribution—to children, to families, to the community, and to overall safety. It’s incredibly rewarding to be part of something that truly matters.

Cons

The only downside is that the organization is not yet operating in every state. Given how important and impactful this mission is, this type of work truly needs to be available nationwide.

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BusPatrol Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing such a meaningful perspective. We’re grateful to hear that our mission and commitment to protecting children have come through clearly in your experience. Knowing that the culture, leadership, and sense of purpose have made your work fulfilling means a great deal to us. We appreciate your thoughts on continued growth and expansion, and we share your belief in the importance of bringing this work to more communities. Your advice about maintaining strong leadership connection is also well received; it’s something we deeply value as BusPatrol continues to evolve. Thank you for being part of the work we’re doing and for the impact you help create every day!
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