Florida Service Group is cleaning a wastewater treatment plant in Nassau Beach, FL.
Deforestation at its Finest
New York State of Mind
Florida Service Group is cleaning a diffuser in Buffalo, NY.
Hard Hat and a Hammer
Florida Service Group is removing material from a power plant in Florida.
Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Breast-Cancer Research
Kirk Roberts, Randy Cordrey, George Palenzuela and Harry Fritz U.S. Submergent Technologies sponsored — and WON! — the first annual Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Employees Golf Challenge benefiting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The event raised $11,400. Way to go, guys!
Uncovered Treasures
“Here it is! It’s no big deal.” This affectionately named dingy was uncovered at a treatment plant near Panama City, FL. We’re such big “Caddyshack” fans, we didn’t think it was fair not to share.
IN THE LIMELIGHT: Robert Keyes
Safety Spotlight Why I work safe: For my family and loved ones. I want to return home at the end of my work day the same way I left in the morning. Safety has been a priority: Ever since I can remember. What piqued my interest in safety: An incident that happened many years ago. My supervisor at the time had built a scaffold that I felt was unsafe. I refused to get on it and he fired me on the spot. Since then I have been interested in workplace safety. Number of safety manuals I own: Five. My top 5 safety tips are to be cautious while: 1. Be cautious when getting on/off equipment; 2. Look forward, behind, left and right before equipment or vehicle backing; 3. Check carefully for overhead or buried obstructions; 4. Take notice of an overcrowded work area; 5. Ensure Lock out/Tag out procedures are followed. My safety motto: If safety is “common sense,” then we would not need trainers, training programs, safety officers, OSHA, etc… Interesting safety fact: Florida is rated among the top 5 in the nation for employees in the construction industry.
IN THE LIMELIGHT: Meet Paul Del Favero
Nickname: Bear Job title: Process Assistant Age: 44 Hometown: Deerfield Beach, FL Pets: My dog, Tuffy Hobbies: Woodworking and estate clearances Role model: My grandfather, Chesley. He never got angry. First job: I had my own business at the age of 18. Construction – rough and final work. Lesson from mom that I still live by: “Treat people the way you want to be treated.” Proudest accomplishment: Giving my life to Christ Favorite movie: “I Claudius” by Robert Graves No. 1 place I’d like to visit: Italy The only person I’d want to be stranded with on a deserted island: Tuffy, my dog. He doesn’t bother me. If someone handed me $1 million: I’d give 10% to charity, then disappear to parts unknown. If I were a super hero, my special power would be: To fly! My motivation to work safe: I work for God first, take pride in myself second. The coolest part of our trucks: Downhole pump Most over-used word or phrase on the job site: “Call Jerry.” Song title that describes my life: I’m sexy and I know it! My weirdest quirk: Counting inanimate objects My dancing ability in one word: Special
IN THE LIMELIGHT: Meet Aaron Hood
Job title: Field supervisor Age: 22 Hometown: Fort Pierce, FL Pets: One Dog, Daisy Hobbies: Hunting and fishing Role model: My dad, because he taught me everything I know and he made me the man I am today. First job: Equipment operator at Hamilton Ag Service Lesson from mom that I still live by: “Always be honest and respectful.” Proudest accomplishment: Starting at the bottom of the company and making it to the position I’m in now. Favorite movie: “Tombstone” No. 1 place I’d like to visit: Texas The only person I’d want to be stranded with on a deserted island: The President, because someone is going to find him. If someone handed me $1 million: I’d give it to my girlfriend because that’s where all my money goes. If I were a super hero, my special power would be: Super strength My motivation to work safe: My family The coolest part of our trucks: The downhole system Most over-used phrase on the job site: “Is this going to be sometime today?” Song title that describes my life: “My life’s been a country song” by Chris Cagle One word that describes my dancing ability: Phenomenal
USST’s 1249 Combination3® truck completes multi-tank job in Sanford, Florida
U.S. Submergent Technologies recently completed a job for the City of Sanford in Florida. The job, which was executed by the 1249 Combination3® truck, involved drain-downs of two separate tanks. Jerry Botts, Chief Operating Officer and General Manager for the Florida Service Group, reports that this project was distinguished by a significant amount of sand and grit, which posed no problem for the crew since they didn’t have to enter the tanks and clear by hand. “We were able to do the job more expeditiously than others because of the proprietary equipment – the pumping application mounted to a telescopic boom,” Jerry said. “The boom puts our equipment in position a lot quicker than other technologies and requires a lot less man-entry into the tank. We can do the job more surgically.” Jerry also noted that the design and function of the Combination3® trucks are what sets USST apart from its competitors. “It’s easier to back up with our equipment – it’s a more compact, consolidated operation,” he said. “We don’t have nearly the amount of equipment that others do and can pack up a lot more quickly. It’s convenient for the customer as well.” A competitor in close proximity to Sanford had … Read More
