North Carolina’s Grading Crew Operator Recognized for Outstanding Safety

Tirso Mendoza Velasquez (middle) was presented with North Carolina’s Q2 Safety Excellence Achievement Award from Safety Manager Tommy Trent (left) and Foreman Edwin Mata (right) for diligently completing safety checks.

Tirso Mendoza Velasquez

Title: Grading Crew Operator

Years with Gaines and Company: 2 years

Gaines Division: North Carolina

Certifications: Heavy Equipment Operator

Nominated for: Thoroughly completing pre-work safety checks

Foreman Edwin Mata said: “Tirso is excellent at completing his pre-work safety checks. He always checks his equipment and completes daily inspections.”

Safety Manager Tommy Trent said: “Tirso takes time to make sure he and his crew can work safely by making sure tools and equipment are in good, working order prior to the start of 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.