Do you know all of your coworkers? Chances are, probably not! With so many of us spread out across job sites, we wanted to make it a little easier to get to know each other. Look for an employee spotlight in every newsletter!
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John Wallek at the VELCO K56 Site]
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Hometown:
Walden, VT born and raised, and I wasn't smart enough to leave.
Family:
My wife Tammy, my stepson and four sisters: Heather, Jennifer, Stephanie and Meredith.
Pets:
I have two pet Cockatiels: Willow and Snickers. I try to open the window to let them out, but my wife won't let me.
Favorite Food:
Scallops.
Guilty Pleasure:
Lots of coffee.
Pet Peeves:
Tardiness and laziness.
Hates:
I hate the cold.
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Hobbies:
4-wheeling and hanging with the family.
Best advice you ever received?
Nothing is ever complete until you are happy with it.
Three things everyone should know about you:
I am brutally honest.
I don't hold back.
I have a strong work ethic.
Best thing about your job?
Always doing something different allows me to meet new people.
Who do you most look up to?
My Grandfather. He was always honest and treated everyone with respect and was always willing to help.
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Views from the VELCO lines]
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We are in our fifth year of doing work for the Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO). Currently, we are supporting their Transmission Line Refurbishment (TLR) projects. This work includes construction of access roads, installation and removal of timber mats, construction of structure pads, installation of culverts, installation and maintenance of reinforced silt fence and straw waddle, removal of wood structures, staging of new utility poles and arms, and restoration of the entire right-of-way at the completion of each project.
Over the last year, we have been building roads in places VELCO has avoided in the past because of their difficult terrain.
In 2019, we:
- Completed 7.5 miles of access road
- Worked on 10 different VELCO lines
- Restored 115 structures
- Had over 150 equipment moves to and from these projects
- Worked as far south as Stamford, VT and as far north as Lyndonville, VT, as well as many towns in between
So far in 2020 we have:
- Completed over a mile of access road
- Worked on 3 different VELCO lines
In June we will be:
- Hauling 4,376 timber mats for VELCO
- Starting work on two lines: Derby and Newport
We’d like to send a big shout-out to everyone who makes this work both possible and seamless, from office to field! Without everyone putting in their best efforts, we wouldn’t be where we are today. Thank you!
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Pad construction in progress]
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Industry-Leading Response
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Sharing COVID-19 Response Practices with VELCO
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Last week we shared some of our COVID-19 lessons-learned on VELCO’s all-company call. John Casella II represented the team, with backing from Joe Casella, Kyle Cornell, Brad Matteson, and many others.
VELCO is among our most safety-oriented customers, and we were honored to be invited to talk through how we have managed to keep each other safe, stay united as a team, and continue high-quality work throughout the last two months - especially at a time when many other construction companies were forced to stop operating.
Here are a couple highlights from our presentation on what has worked for us so far:
- Strong safety culture: Everyone on our team has leaned into all our new SOPs and PPE – we could not work without the daily commitment of everyone on the team.
- Staying out front: We kept informed of changing conditions and responded quickly at all levels of the company.
- Going remote: All the hard work of the last two years to get B2W up and running and adapt to 21st century technology paid off. We were able to fully comply with Stay Home, Stay Safe while still operating the essential administration of the company. Field and office remained connected throughout.
- Staying above the line: We are incredibly proud of the quick, practical actions that everyone has taken to get their work done and support each other despite constant change and uncertainty.
We are humbled by the grit and determination of our team, and grateful that, thanks to all of you, we have continued to operate. However, we don’t have all the answers, and we need to stay committed to learning from our mistakes, constantly improving, staying above the line, and remaining Leaders in Safety.
Do you have ideas about how we can continue to improve our response? We want to hear from you!
Email Safety Joe
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Team photo at a recent VELCO Safety Summit]
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Does your mask fit properly?
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Here's a way to make it more comfortable
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Thank you all for being diligent about wearing your masks during the appropriate times. We all understand why we need to use face coverings, but it is also important that they fit well. We're hearing from some that their masks can be too loose, too tight, or they keep falling down.
Check out the quick video below for a helpful tip from Melissa Coltey on how to make adjustments to your mask that will give you a more comfortable fit.
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"I'm proud to be on their team"
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Leaders In Safety: Crowe's Crew
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Four members from Don Crowe's jobsite at the Coventry Landfill were recognized as Leaders in Safety: Michael Youngman, Louis Glogett, Michael Leonard and Don Brown.
"These four outstanding employees exemplify the meaning of Leaders in Safety by their daily actions on the job site and interactions with others. I'm proud to be on their team." - Don Crowe
Great job to all four Leaders In Safety!
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L to R: Michael Youngman, Louis Glogett, Michael Leonard, Don Brown]
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Check out the jobsite photo submissions of the week!
Vote for your favorite jobsite photo below, and check out
our facebook page
to see the winner!
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Clarendon Quarry May 15
[submitted by Kelley Staples]
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Railroad Project
[submitted by Jeremy Fowler]
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Menands Transfer Station
[submitted by Michael Colon]
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Which photo is your favorite?
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Thanks to everyone who voted last week. Don't forget to vote for your favorite again this week, and be sure to submit your own jobsite photos!
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Last Week's Photo of the Week
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Clarendon Quarry
[submitted by Kelley Staples]
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SEND US YOUR JOBSITE PHOTOS!
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We can't wait to see them!
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How are you and your family getting creative during the coronavirus lockdown?
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Getting Plenty of Rest
(submitted by Eric Diefendorf)
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Let's see yours! Send your photos
here
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We are hiring for spring!
Do you know someone who could make a positive difference on our
team
this spring?
Please ask your most talented contacts to apply!
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And let's not forget the thank you.
If someone you recommend is hired and stays with us at least 90 days, we will thank you with a
$250 referral bonus
in your check! (Just make sure they mention your name in their online application. Click
here
for details.)
Contact Melissa Coltey for details and with recommendations at
[email protected]
or (802) 774-1375.
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DID YOU MISS ONE?
Click below to see what you missed:
Riding with Chuck Delpha and Get Caught!
Leaders in Safety and Pre-Trip Inspection
Employee Spotlight and April Good Catch Winner!
The OZ Principle and 'Rona Resourcefulness
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Casella Construction, Inc.
Phone (802) 773-0052
Fax (802) 747-7992
www.casellainc.com
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