Utility Division Operator Closely Monitors Equipment

Gaines and Company Maryland employee, Ely Rivera (left), receives the Q3 Safety Excellence Achievement Award from Safety Director Dominic Pope (right) for consistently inspecting equipment and resolving issues prior to starting work.

Ely Rivera

Title: Rubber Tire Loader Operator, Utility Division

Years with Gaines and Company: 11 years

Certifications: OSHA 10, Heavy Equipment Operator, Confined Space, First Aid / CPR

Nominated for: Inspecting equipment prior to work

Foreman Alvaro Orellano said: “Ely is adamant about working safely. He performs thorough pre-job inspections and makes sure the site is safe before operating equipment.”

Safety Director Dominic Pope said: “Throughout Ely’s time with Gaines and Company, he’s worked his way up through many positions. This afforded him the expertise that he now uses to make sure he – and his crew – are working safely. He routinely inspects equipment, brings up issues, and ensures safe working conditions before commencing work. He’s a great guy to have on the job site.”

Gaines and Company is proud of its groundbreaking safety excellence program. In both the Maryland and North Carolina divisions, a Safety Excellence Achievement Award is 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.