These Texas Pumpers Take Pride In Helping Their Community

These Texas Pumpers Take Pride In Helping Their Community

Jackie and Frank Mendieta, owners of Cisco Septic Service

When millennials Frank and Jackie Mendieta started Cisco Septic Service in 2017 in Adkins, Texas, they didn’t hesitate to use social media to connect with customers and the public, having grown up using the technology. 

But even for them, an online presence is only part of the story. They also love being out in the public, whether it’s networking with other businesses, participating in fun events or providing a helpful service.

For example, Jackie says they love showing off their vacuum trucks, and a fun way to do that is participating in local parades.

“We’re the last thing people expect to see at a parade. You expect a fire truck and the police cars, but then people see our septic truck and get a good laugh. The kids always want to hear the big horn. We pass out candies. We have fun.” The popular Touch-A-Truck event sponsored by a community church gives kids (and adults) the opportunity to explore their truck in a hands-on way along with other large trucks such as construction equipment and emergency vehicles.

They’re involved with their community and committed to giving back, currently helping an elementary school obtain books for their library. But they have a Thanksgiving project Jackie says is especially dear to their hearts.

“Every year we reach out to my son’s school district and ask if there are any families that need meals. Then we buy Thanksgiving meals for them.” The company collects traditional Thanksgiving side dish canned goods and then buys grocery store gift cards so recipients can purchase their turkey. The school counselors handle everything from there and keep the recipients anonymous.

Cisco Septic has been successful and the Mendietas are happy to share. “We’re fortunate to be where we are now. Any way we can give back to our community, we try to do that,” she says.

Read more about Cisco Septic Service in this month’s issue of Pumper magazine.



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