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Employee Spotlight

Justin Cotton

Mechanic

Hometown:

Brandon, VT.

Family:

Wife Rachel, brother Nick who has been in Dyess Air Force Base for 8 years, mother Karen, and father Jim.

Pets:

Chocolate Lab/Boxer Mix named Zeus, he's a good dog - doesn't like to listen all the time, but he's only 2 years old.

If you were an animal, what would you be?

Probably a German Shepard because they are super smart and loyal.

Pet Peeves:

Not a whole lot.

Favorite food:

Macaroni and cheese.

Favorite color:

Purple - symbol of royalty and trustworthiness.

Favorite song:

Probably America by Tom McDonald. Favorite band is Skillet.

Guilty pleasure:

Kit-Kats.

If you were given a million dollars, what would you do?

Invest it.

Bucket List:

Have children.

Last thing you watched on TV:

My wife was watching it, but I was listening: The Myst by Stephen King.

Hobbies:

Hunt, fish, camp, tinker on my tractor, snowboard.

First job:

Trees, Incorporated. I was a tree climber when I graduated high school.

Childhood dream job:

Heavy equipment mechanic.

Favorite piece of equipment:

My John Deere 750.

Who do you look up to the most?

Probably my dad. He's smart and does everything by the book, safety conscious. He was a machinist at GE for 42 years.

Something everyone should know about you:

I'm honest, and always on time.

Best part about your job:

Learning new things, and running the equipment when you're done fixing it.

Best advice ever received:

Always double check before you do anything, because depending on what you're doing, you can't undo it - kind of a "measure twice, cut once" type of deal.

Anything else you'd like to share?

I don't really have much spare time.

2022 Holiday Party

RSVP Now!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 17, 2022! Our celebration will be at Roots the Restaurant this year, which will have plenty of room to accommodate our big group, and will allow us to enjoy an evening of drinks, dinner, awards and dancing. We hope you'll be able to join us.

Click here to RSVP

It's Time for Nominations!

The return of the Christmas party means the return of the in-person service and recognition awards. So, make your nominations now for who you think should be this year's Employee of the Year and Manager of the Year!

Click here to make your nominations

Will Emmons, 2021 Employee of the Year

Jeremy Fowler, 2021 Manager of the Year

Human Resources Corner

2023 Benefits Open Enrollment: LAST CALL

Enrollment ends TOMORROW at 5:00 PM EST!

If you have any last-minute questions about the process or the plans, or if you need help enrolling, please contact David Edwards or Kim Lewis, and they will assist you.

Casella Construction Careers

We conduct our business every day on the values of talent, hard work, and integrity. We are continuously expanding and always looking to add new talent to our team. We actively seek out career fairs to participate in to help with our recruitment efforts.

David Edwards, Tara Raymond and Brian Rossier support the VTC Career Fair

VTC job seekers learn about Casella Construction

Drew Dunlap helped out at the Utica College Career Expo in NY

Photos by Pat Maher and Kim Lewis

Career pathing is one of our core values, and we aim to promote from within. We provide training to enhance your knowledge, expertise and value in the industry and to help you advance through the organization.

Congratulations, Bob Cavanaugh!

Promoted to Chief Financial Officer

Bringing with him more than 25 years of financial and operational experience at the senior management level, Bob joined our team in 2021 as General Manager of Transportation.

Along with the transportation team, Bob helped significantly grow revenue with new long-term contract work. Working with the transportation maintenance team, he established the company's first remote Maintenance Center in Fort Edward, New York and upgraded and expanded equipment resources.

Bob's most significant contribution was organizing and developing the financial and administrative functions of the department. His work in building systems to facilitate timely financial measurement reporting, along with new lane costing models, has helped us stay ahead of record fuel costs and inflation over the last year.

Bob's financial discipline, administrative focus, and attention to detail has positioned us well for continued growth and success in transportation. Developing employees for broader roles within the company is important for our future and will continue to be an area of focus.

Please be sure to congratulate Bob when you see him!

Paid Internship Program

Class of 2022 Interns with their Mentors

While it may seem early to start thinking about our summer internship program, the reality is college students will start evaluating their intern opportunities shortly after the holidays to prepare for their summer placement.

We are looking to build upon the success our Class of '22 Interns, so if you know of anyone interested in a summer internship, please reach out to Kim Lewis or David Edwards.

Portable Generators / Carbon Monoxide

Working with portable generators can expose you to carbon monoxide (CO), a colorless, odorless, and toxic gas.

If you (or others) show symptoms of CO poisoning, get fresh air immediately and seek medical attention. Do not re-enter the area until it is determined to be safe by trained and properly-equipped personnel.

Please follow the work practices linked below to stay safe when using a portable generator.

Tips for using portable generators

Can you answer a question related to this week's safety discussion?

What are some symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Dizziness and headaches

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Nausea and vomiting

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Tiredness and confusion

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Loss of consciousness

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All of the above

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Last Week's Safety Quiz Winner

Robert Pettit, winner of the 9/29/22 Safety Quiz, receives his Dunkin' gift card

Honoring Veterans Day

Veterans Isaiah Coltey, Pat Maher, Dan Caputo, and Ryan Loseby (on leave for vacation, currently stationed in North Carolina) pause for a photo in Pittsford on Veterans Day.