INDUSTRY LEADING IN ALL WE DO |
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Aaron Vice
Haul Truck Driver
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Hometown:
Massena, NY 13662
Family:
Parents, Girlfriend Jessica, and Daughter Ava
Pets:
None
Favorite Food:
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Guilty Pleasure:
Not listening to Matt Dillon
Pet Peeves:
People not working hard
Dislikes:
When people don't help someone in need, whether it's a helping hand or teaching them. Someone needs help, help them!
Favorite Color:
Red, I'm a passionate guy
Hobbies:
Working out
Can you share some stats?
I weigh 190, bench 345, squat
625, deadlift 500 and curl 170
Guitar - favorite song to play is Metallica "Fade to Black"
Fishing
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First Job:
Paper boy, started when I was 12. Rain, sleet or snow, I never missed a day. Walked it, biked it and even a skateboard, car was not an option. Made $30 a day, that was good money back then!
Something everyone should know about you:
I'm determined, hard worker, I never take anything for granted, one day at a time.
Who do you most look up to?
Matt Dillon and Charlie Wadleigh
Best Advice:
Forgive and forget.
You have one life, live it as you wish. Never backwards, always forward.
Best thing about your job:
The people. We work with really good people. Everyone is a team, people are willing to teach and there is a ton of opportunity to learn and be trained. Also, there is always something new and exciting.
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Outcast Angler Series Team Tournament |
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Chris represented Casella Construction well, emerging as the winner at last weekend's Outcast Angler Series team tournament on Lake St. Catherine!
The tournament was a five fish limit - so best five, total weight. Chris fished alone against teams of two guys in a boat and had 19 pounds for his best five bass, including a 6.78 lb. big fish, one of the biggest ones Chris has caught in a few years! All fish were healthy and released to be caught again another day.
Be sure to check the newsletter often for more updates from Chris!
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Are you a LEADER IN SAFETY? |
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LEADERS IN SAFETY
Do these 4 things every day:
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- Actively Care For People (AC4P!)
- Train and Develop Top Talent
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The next time someone on your team takes the extra step to be industry-leading, call them out as a Leader in Safety. |
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"Quality is more important than quantity. One home run is much better than two doubles." -Steve Jobs |
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When operating any type of heavy equipment near power lines, or electrical equipment, it is important to exercise extreme caution and adhere to safe equipment operation guidelines. |
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What to do if your vehicle comes into contact with an electrical wire |
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Anyone who touches the vehicle while standing on the ground may be shocked or electrocuted. If it is your vehicle, sit calmly inside and call for help. If bystanders arrive, shout to them to stand at least 30 feet clear of the vehicle so they are not shocked or electrocuted.
You are safe inside the vehicle, like a bird on a wire, as long as you do not step out and touch the vehicle and ground at the same time. If the vehicle is on fire and it is necessary to leave it, keeping both feet together, jump clear of the vehicle, avoiding any lines that might be on the ground. Then shuffle with both feet together until clear of the area, keeping both feet on the ground.
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For more information about how to protect yourself around power lines, click here.
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Nothing is more important than your safety when operating your equipment.
Check out the quick tip video below from Caterpillar Maintenance for a short refresher on how to perform inspections and adjustments to keep you safe and comfortable while operating your equipment.
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Congratulations to Cindy Sheehe for winning the Casella Construction Yeti Mug!
Cindy correctly answered last week's question from Joe and Dan's video introducing the new equipment inspection process.
Q: How often does the operator checklist need to be completed?
A: Daily
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Chance #2 to Win a Yeti Mug! |
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Take the quiz by 8:00 am Wednesday, August 12th to be entered to win a Casella Construction Yeti Mug! |
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Did you watch Dan's equipment inspection walk-through video in last week's newsletter? Answer the question below correctly, and you'll automatically be entered into a drawing to win a Yeti mug. |
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Operators should be capturing any damage on the equipment that wasn't present the day before.
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Check out next week's newsletter for chance #3 to win a Yeti mug! |
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"Keep your mask up, don't let your guard down" |
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In his signature style, Richard Wobby of AGC shares his thoughts about coping with COVID, ways to continue staying safe, and tips on how to manage stress during this time.
Check out his video below:
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Vermont state law banning food scraps from the trash went into effect July 1, 2020. Jen Powers shared her solution (and hard work!): A solar digester! |
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Awesome job, Jen! Thanks for sharing!
If you'd like to learn more about solar digesters, click here.
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Pedestrian bridge footing formwork on Kocher Drive bike path project
[submitted by Jeff Chase]
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Hit Us With Your Best Shot! |
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Did you grab a photo at a jobsite last week? |
Share your photos with us, we'd love to see them!
Click "Upload Job Photo" to send in your recent jobsite photos!
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WE ARE
HIRING!
Do you know someone who could make a positive difference on our team?
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:
Fishing with Chris and 3 Chances to Win a Yeti!
Our Commitment to an Industry Leading Fleet
Revisiting Salisbury & Congrats, Eric!
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Casella Construction, Inc.
Phone (802) 773-0052
Fax (802) 747-7992
www.casellainc.com
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