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    Climber worth???

    Hey fellas quick update, did two weeks on the contract. Then the other foreman of the crew got mad that a sub had just as much power as him(me) so he quit Wednesday morning, took the bucket and chipper and did side work while not answering the owner or power company's calls and got drunk. So the...
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    Climber worth???

    No certs required just have to have a safety policy that the power company says is in compliance with theirs. Here it's 8 ft clearance and if it's real sketchy the coordinator for the power company will come in and either bring their guys and equipment in to help or kill the line for the time...
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    Climber worth???

    Ya I just started my own company not long ago. Slowly getting all my gear put together. But this will give me the opportunity to say I've done the work around power lines as well as show the power company what I can do so next year when I put my bid in I am a legitimate candidate. It also gives...
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    Climber worth???

    Well fellas me and the owner finally came to an agreement. 25/hr for me, my saddle and spurs. He will be buying me all new ropes, pulleys, port a wraps and slide line. Oh and did I mention two new top handles and one 70cc saw of my choice. It sounds like the old climber neglected all the gear...
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    Climber worth???

    Ya I talked with the owner of the company. What happened was his climber that was running the crew climbed two trees last week and couldn't do much after. His knees are wore out. So he's in a punch and could lose the contract if he doesn't have someone by Monday. I came as a highly recommended...
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    Climber worth???

    Ya I carry my own insurance, have all the saws to run larger bars. All my own gear and ride. The only thing I'm not using o mine that is theirs is the bucket truck when there is the opportunity to use it.
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    Climber worth???

    As I just stated in my other thread I have just contracted out to climb for another tree service that is taking care of the electrical companies tree work. I will be running my own crew that they provide. I will be using all my own gear, ropes and saws. What do you guys normally get that do this...
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