Crew Policies | Strong Perimeter

1. Appearance & Uniforms

Strong Perimeter shirts must be worn during all work hours.
Long sleeves, hoodies, or other layers may be worn underneath the company shirt as needed.
Each crew member is provided six (6) Strong Perimeter shirts.
Shirts should be kept reasonably clean and presentable while on the job.

The crew is expected to arrive at the Strong Perimeter location by 7:00 AM, ready to work.
The crew will leave the shop in time to arrive at the customer's property by 8:00 AM.

Work time begins when you arrive at the Strong Perimeter location on time and ready to work.
Clock-ins must be accurate and reflect actual work time.
Truck time (travel from the shop to job sites, between job sites, or to pick up materials) is work time, not break time.

Being on time is a core job requirement.
If you arrive late and the truck has already left, you must receive approval from management before driving yourself to the job site.
If approval is given, you may drive yourself directly to the job site.
If approval is not given, your shift for the day will be removed.
Repeated lateness may result in disciplinary action.
Chronic punctuality issues may result in termination.
Employees are expected to plan ahead for traffic, weather, and personal obligations.

Time spent in the truck (including travel from the shop to job sites, between job sites, or picking up materials) is not break time.
Truck time is considered work time unless clocked out for an unpaid break.
During truck time, crew members are expected to review job notes and plans.
During truck time, crew members are expected to understand exactly what will be done upon arrival.
During truck time, crew members are expected to discuss the job scope as a team.
During truck time, crew members are expected to identify potential challenges.
During truck time, crew members are expected to talk through ways to improve efficiency, safety, and quality.
Preparation happens before arriving on site, not after.

Crew members may take up to a 30-minute lunch break.
Paid lunch: A paid 30-minute lunch may be taken only during travel time between jobs.
Unpaid lunch: You may clock out and take a fully unpaid 30-minute lunch break.
During an unpaid lunch, you must be fully relieved of all work duties.

Personal cell phone use is not permitted while on job sites.
Phones should be kept put away while working.
Permitted use includes verifying job scope.
Permitted use includes reviewing plans, measurements, or job notes.
Permitted use includes communicating with management or the customer regarding the job.
Phones must never be used while operating equipment.
Phones must never be used while carrying materials.
Phones must never be used while installing fence components.
Phones must never be used while acting as a spotter (such as during trailer backing).
Excessive or repeated personal phone use may result in disciplinary action.

If personal circumstances require you to leave a job site early, you must make your own separate travel arrangements.
Work must never be rushed due to personal circumstances.
Quality and safety must not be compromised under any circumstances.

Dry pouring concrete is not permitted.
Concrete must always be mixed with water.
Standard mix is approximately 1 gallon of water per bag, unless job conditions require adjustment.

Even if the trailer is left hooked up overnight, every morning before driving the following must be checked.
Trailer lights are functioning properly.
Hitch, safety chains, and connections are secure.
Always assume connections may have been tampered with overnight.

Whenever a truck/trailer combination is being backed up, at least one crew member must be outside the vehicle.
The spotter is responsible for directing the driver.
The spotter is responsible for ensuring no people, vehicles, or objects are behind the trailer.
This policy exists to reduce the risk of injury, property damage, and accidents and must be followed without exception.