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Employee Spotlight

Josh Walker

Mendon Shop Mechanic

Hometown:

Hampton, NY

Family:

Mom, dad, sister and

brother-in-law

Pets:

One dog, a black lab mix - he is the biggest baby you will ever meet in your life

Favorite Food:

Pizza first, lasagna second

Guilty Pleasure:

I like to drink Blue Moon Belgium White

Pet Peeves:

Getting attitude when asking a serious question

First Job:

Cashier and bagger at Price Chopper

Dislikes:

COVID-19

Hobbies:

Hunting, fishing and the outdoors

Favorite Color:

Blue and black

Who do you most look up to?

My father

Something everyone should know about you:

There is really nothing anyone needs to know about me, I am a straightforward person

Best advice you've ever received:

You can't do everything perfect the first time, you can always learn from your mistakes

Best thing about your job:

I get to do different stuff everyday

Anything else you'd like to share?

I am an outgoing guy until I am pissed off

What a Blast

VELCO 340 Line Blasting

Eugene Ely placing blasting mats on the 340 line

Capitol Rock Drilling's operator, Marcus, brought his dog Otis to keep a close watch on operations

Isaiah Coltey and Brad Matteson observe the process

Roll Video!

Check out the quick video below to see the blasting in progress!

Flu Season is Here

The CDC is recommending that everyone get a flu shot.

There are a number of convenient ways you can get your flu shot this season.

Find the way that works best for you and get the shot soon to help keep you, your family and your co-workers safe and healthy this winter.

Here's how you can get your flu shot:

A Flu Shot Clinic for Casella Construction employees will be held in Mendon - the date and time will be announced soon.

For those of you who cannot travel to Mendon, here is a list of pharmacies where you and your family can go to get a flu shot:

Walmart – 8am – 7pm, except from 1:00pm – 2:30pm

($38 for those who do not have insurance)

Walgreens – 9am – 9pm, except from 1:30pm – 2:00pm

($41 for those who do not have insurance)

CVS – 8:00am – 8:30pm Monday - Friday;

9:00am-6:00pm Saturday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Sunday

($38 for those who do not have insurance)

Flu Shots are covered by your health insurance.

Remember to bring your insurance card with you when you go!

2021 Open Enrollment

Please watch the quick video below for an important message about your 2021 Benefit Options

Human Resources will be traveling to see you!

Below is the schedule of meetings at each job site location.

Please be on the lookout for us if you have any questions!

Monday, 11/2:

Bennington

Tuesday, 11/3:

Pittsford (Local Drivers), Mendon Shop, Pittsford Shop,

North Clarendon Quarry, Brandon

Wednesday, 11/4:

Coventry

Thursday, 11/5:

Forest Station, Administration, Mendon Pit

Friday, 11/6:

Moran, Sandbar, K19

Date To-Be-Announced

Out-of-Town Drivers

Zoom drop-in meetings (open to join, no appointment necessary) are for employees, spouses, families, etc....you can invite anyone who is helping you with open enrollment this year to join with you.

REMINDER: you will need an email address for open enrollment.

Please click here for the Zoom link

If you have any questions, or need to get in touch with HR, please call Melissa at 802.774.1375 or email [email protected]

Safety Topic:

Hazards of Wearing Jewelry while Working

Is your jewelry putting you at risk?

While it might not be top of mind, it is important to remember that wearing jewelry at work can potentially put you in dangerous situations that may cause serious injury.

Jewelry such as necklaces, bracelets, watches and rings can get caught in moving parts of machinery or power tools, causing the loss of limb or finger. There is also a chance that your watch or ring could break off and become projectile when making contact with fast moving pieces of equipment.

Severe burns could also result from jewelry conducting electricity, and accidentally touching electrical contacts with metal jewelry can damage equipment. Performing tasks such as welding could also cause a metal piece of jewelry to become superheated and cause a severe burn. A spilled or splashed chemical can get under a ring or watchband and cause burning or irritation to the skin.

While working around live circuitry, it is important to remove all pieces of jewelry.

For more information, click here:

Jobsite Photos

Check out the jobsite photo submissions of the week

Moran Plant, Burlington

[Submitted by Charlie Wadleigh]

Training in NH for Winter Salt Application

[Submitted by Nicole Webster]

Moran Jobsite

[Submitted by Kyle Cornell]

Halloween Pumpkins

[Submitted by Melissa Coltey]

[Submitted by Kim Lewis]

Casella Construction Halloween Display!

On display at the Boys & Girls Club in downtown Rutland

until October 31, 2020

Photos submitted by Makayla Mecier

Thank you Makayla Mecier, Kelly Jakubowski & Kim Lewis for putting together such a great display. You have made us proud! Also special thanks to Makayla’s parents and friend Garret for joining in on the fun.