I was hired on to run a crane crew, then did 2 jobs before the crane sat there for weeks. I went back to contract climbing. That contractor calls me when the crane rolls, but it was not enough to keep me around. I get bored being stagnant so I had to move on.
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I might be able to help out for a few weeks, while you fill the position. I just need some details to give to my wife.
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I worked for Foothill tree service up there for a bit. Should have kept heading north and worked for Bixler. He seemed like a cool guy. Did you pick up any work on the Napa fires or the detwiler fire.
My wife got pregnant and wanted to move back by the grandparents, bit we basically drove thru...
I did some residential logging while living in Amador County. It's definitely a different world from tree service but fun nonetheless. Definitely teaches you a new way to do things.
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I've never left, the new baby is just taking up all of my free time. 2 kids is exponentially harder then 1.
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It was a co-dom that split. The client wrapped it with a chain and binders. The failed stem was hanging from that chain and bolt.
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When I was there earlier this year, the market was being flooded with inexperienced climbers and a lot of washed up loggers. The contractors regulated you to death and the work was never steady. This caused any of the good guys to head to greener pastures.
I still get calls from the upper...
We have some local hacks with a few trucks labeled, " Tree Service and Fence Repair". I'd swear it was a joke, had I not seen it myself.
With a stronger pull and facing the tree up a few degrees the other direction, it might have worked.
I agree, the going rate state side for hazard removals start at $35/hr. I don't know how many guys with 5 years experience in this kind of work are going to leave their hard earned spots to head down.
It does sound like a fun project none the less. I am curious about the living conditions down...
I am the climber right now, but I would love to learn to be the operator as well. To be honest with you I'm not sure who is going to be my operator yet but I have some talented guys working with me.
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