Malissa Parlett

Malissa Parlett’s career with William A. Hazel began when she was just 20 years old, with no construction experience and little idea of what the industry would bring. Over the years, she has grown alongside the company, building her knowledge and skills through hands-on experience, training, and adapting to the industry’s changing technology. Today, as a Yard/Field Dispatcher, she plays an important role in keeping field operations moving in a fast-paced environment where no two days are exactly alike. What has kept Malissa at William A. Hazel is the support the company provides, not only to its employees, but to their families as well. She appreciates that Hazel understands the importance of balancing work with family needs.

In her role as dispatcher, Malissa knows that the field crews depend on her every day. She takes pride in the respect she receives from the men and women she works with and in the teamwork that keeps everything moving. The work can be demanding and fast-paced, with plans changing from one moment to the next, but that constant activity is part of what she enjoys most. Working closely with the field crews and helping them succeed gives her a strong sense of purpose each day.

To Malissa, William A. Hazel stands out because, despite being a large construction company, it still feels like a family. She values the way the company puts its employees first and genuinely cares about their safety, health, and well-being. She also appreciates the way Hazel rewards its people through good pay, bonuses, and vacation, recognizing the hard work employees contribute every day. For Malissa, that combination of support, respect, and teamwork is what makes Hazel a place where people can build lasting careers.

For those just starting their careers at William A. Hazel, Malissa’s advice is to join the team, stick with it through the hard days, and celebrate the accomplishments along the way. She encourages new employees to build their careers at Hazel and experience what can be accomplished when everyone works together. After building her own career with the company, Malissa is not looking to go anywhere anytime soon. She loves what she does, enjoys working with the field crews, and says that, at this point in her career, she wouldn’t change a thing.

Adrian’s journey with William A. Hazel began in 2000, when he joined the company as a laborer on the traffic control crew. Within just a few months, he was given the opportunity to step up as foreman, a role he has proudly held since 2001. For over than 25 years, he has continued to grow with the company, advancing from traffic control foreman to punch crew foreman and gaining the skills to operate heavy machinery along the way.

What drew him to build his career at William A. Hazel was the comfortable work environment and the respect shown to every employee, from company leadership to the office staff. He credits much of his professional growth to the way the company supports its people, helping them develop and succeed. For him, that support is what allows employees to keep growing year after year.

That same sense of belonging keeps him enthusiastic about coming to work every day. Being treated well, he says, motivates him to keep moving forward and give his very best. He believes William A. Hazel stands out in the industry for the way it treats its customers, a commitment he sees as the foundation of the company’s success and something that benefits everyone involved.

For those just starting out at William A. Hazel, his advice is to take full advantage of the opportunities the company offers to grow, especially in leadership. He emphasizes that there are many paths to success here. While many begin as laborers just as he did, new employees can also build careers in the office or in engineering. His own story is proof that with dedication and the company’s support, a first job on the crew can become a long and rewarding career.