Contract Tree Climbers Association (CTCA)...

Mark Chisholm · Aug 11, 2015

Hi guys. I'm listening. I'm always interested in new ideas with a chance to grow or progress. What "specifically " are you asking for? I'm sure I can do it. We have an audience, a great group, and plenty of Web space.

One thing I also see here is a need for feedback and a rating system. If I hire a "contract climber " I need to be able to evaluate that individual for others to see.

Leroy · Aug 11, 2015

There are some good ideas in this thread Mark.
http://www.treebuzz.com/forum/threads/online-tree-worker-database.30989/

Merle Nelson · Aug 12, 2015

If you want to put a "Tech Person" or whatever "right kind" of person on it Mark maybe we could come up with some money to pay for it.

I think this is so much the right thing at the right time.

Flex Abednego · Aug 13, 2015

Mark Chisholm said:
Hi guys. I'm listening. I'm always interested in new ideas with a chance to grow or progress. What "specifically " are you asking for? I'm sure I can do it. We have an audience, a great group, and plenty of Web space.

One thing I also see here is a need for feedback and a rating system. If I hire a "contract climber " I need to be able to evaluate that individual for others to see.

Specifically...
Contract climber section
1-Ability for SEARCH via map/zip code and specific key word qualifiers ( insured, BCMA, pruning, crane experience, etc )

2-Ability to POST bio with qualifiers, experience, radius willing to travel, pics, video links etc.

3-Ability to for users to rate each other and comment on their experience working with/ for

Flex Abednego · Aug 13, 2015

RyanCafferky said:
Real skill = 0 availability.

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Ryan,
I almost always love your input. I believe I could learn a lot from you or someone with your experience. As a matter of fact your posts got me interested in the idea of contract climbing as a viable option versus owning a company.
To some degree I agree with your statement but... The reality is you live in an area with a large market... Trees + money + dense population = lots of work and good money for those with high aptitude.
Not everyone has that market though. I live in an area where few companies care about anything except " getr dun!" And love hiring tweaked out ex loggers who will work for next to nothing

Mark Chisholm · Aug 14, 2015

Flex Abednego said:
Specifically...
Contract climber section
1-Ability for SEARCH via map/zip code and specific key word qualifiers ( insured, BCMA, pruning, crane experience, etc )

2-Ability to POST bio with qualifiers, experience, radius willing to travel, pics, video links etc.

3-Ability to for users to rate each other and comment on their experience working with/ for

What about a new section here dedicated to this as a start? You could all just post your availability and such and people could thumb through when they need a contract climber? Would that work?

MikePowers321 · Aug 14, 2015

Sounds like a pretty cool start to me, Mark

Sgriff · Aug 14, 2015

Flex Abednego said:
Specifically...
Contract climber section
1-Ability for SEARCH via map/zip code and specific key word qualifiers ( insured, BCMA, pruning, crane experience, etc )

Is a BCMA really looking to sub himself out as a climber?

rawtree · Aug 14, 2015

Sgriff said:
Is a BCMA really looking to sub himself out as a climber?

I think that would be an excellent credential to certify your dedication to and comprehension of your profession...

rawtree · Aug 14, 2015

The people that were working the contract climber's database thread were talking about including all phases of sub contracting i.e. stumpers, chippers, cranes, air spades etc.. Mark, if you recall Bob Phillips was involved with some type of coop group. Each participant had a needed tool or ability that allowed each member to offer all phases of tree care to their customers. Contract Contractors Cooperative...

Flex Abednego · Aug 15, 2015

Sgriff said:
Is a BCMA really looking to sub himself out as a climber?

Don't know, just an example

treehumper · Aug 15, 2015

Where a review system exists there'll need to be a means for the climber to respond and for some sort of arbitration or mediation of complaints.

shaddart · Aug 16, 2015

Is a BCMA really looking to sub himself out as a climber?

Flex Abednego said:
Don't know, just an example

why not? would put a customer's mind more at ease if pruning a cherished tree.

monkeylove · Aug 19, 2015

Is this database done yet? I am always looking for a disposal guy (truck and chipper) in my neighborhood. After hours or weekend kind of stuff. Zip 19001

limbcontrol · Aug 19, 2015

Definitely need a rating system. Note to all: just because the climber may frequent the buzz and act like he knows his stuff doesn't mean jack until you get them in a tree. Where is the suck button?

Leroy · Aug 19, 2015

limbcontrol said:
Definitely need a rating system. Note to all: just because the climber may frequent the buzz and act like he knows his stuff doesn't mean jack until you get them in a tree. Where is the suck button?

What happened?

Sgriff · Aug 20, 2015

^ +1

Lets hear it

Mark Chisholm · Aug 21, 2015

Sgriff said:
^ +1

Lets hear it

He doesn't even need to elaborate! I have seen the exact same thing more than once. All the new gear doesn't mean squat if you can't use it to climb well.

CutHighnLetFly · Aug 24, 2015

Mark Chisholm said:
He doesn't even need to elaborate! I have seen the exact same thing more than once. All the new gear doesn't mean squat if you can't use it to climb well.

I would say its beyond climbing. I've met people who can climb fast but don't work well, i.e. safely, smart, efficient. If someone is being "rated", they will be judged on working with people/ crews.

limbcontrol · Aug 26, 2015

Still looking to bring in contract climbers(full time also avail). We are looking to add 3 climbers additional to our crews. Come in for the day, week or month. Message me for details.