Operator Recognized for Looking Out for His Crew

Operator Joel Rivera was awarded Maryland’s Q1 Safety Excellence Achievement Award for leading others on his crew to work safely.

Joel Rivera

Title: Operator

Years with Gaines and Company: 12 years

Certifications: OSHA 10, Confined Space, CPR, Heavy Equipment Operator

Nominated for: Keeping a safe eye on his crew

Foreman Alvero Leon said: “Joel is always helping and looking out for new people on the crew. He happily gives a hand, even when it’s not his usual responsibility. He truly works with a team-focused mentality.”

Safety Director Dominic Pope said: “He is a great safety role model. I know I can count on him to be the first to jump in and show new crew members the safest way to work.”

Gaines and Company is proud of its groundbreaking safety excellence program. In both the Maryland and North Carolina divisions, Safety Excellence Achievement Awards are given on a quarterly basis to employees who go above and beyond in their dedication to safety. All quarterly awardees are eligible for the Year-End Safety Excellence Award recognition.