Employee skills check-list 4advancement/ training

This is perfect! I hired a C.A. green horn climber. I'll be recording some of this down to start my training with him.

(BTW! I still have a position open for a full-time experienced climber.)
 
Rocks and Trees,

I didn't mean that you DID collaborate, I'm suggesting that we all collaborate on a manual, both for employee skills and safe work practices, good procedures, training info, etc.

There is a "sister thread" in Bus.Mgmt. about policies and procedures.

If you want to collaborate with everyone, great. If not, no sweat.
 
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I started climbing at a company that used a pretty involved skills checklist. It works great especially for a motivated employee. I went from ground man with no experience with a chainsaw what so ever to crew leader in a year. I have run my own business ever since. It is good to spell out what is expected of you on paper.

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You must learn very fast to do all that and then start a biz within a year.
 
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I started climbing at a company that used a pretty involved skills checklist. It works great especially for a motivated employee. I went from ground man with no experience with a chainsaw what so ever to crew leader in a year. I have run my own business ever since. It is good to spell out what is expected of you on paper.

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You must learn very fast to do all that and then start a biz within a year.

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Shows the power of clear milestones and motivation. Probably a lot of time practicing things and reading at home, I'd guess.

That's what I've done, with the help from TB (but came in with a couple of years of forestry felling and saw experience). I am standing on the shoulders of GIANTS.
 
I'll get a less glamorous one started, and add to it later.

Vehicle/ trailer checks.
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Weekly Checks: Oil, coolant, transmission fluid, brake fluid, tires, lights.

Driver's Responsibility to check that:
The coupler is secure on the ball/ pintle ring and pinned, double checked for the coupler grabbing around the ball rather than sitting on top, safety chains are crossed and secure, lights are hooked up. Lights are checked for function occasionally.
All cabinet door/ tool boxes are secured.
All paths are clear before moving vehicle by walking around and doing a visual check.
Gauges are indicating safe operating conditions.


Trailer loading:
Aim for 10% tongue weight, and balanced side to side.
All things are fastened appropriately,
any loose tie-down straps are secured so that they don't tangle in the wheels or flap around unnecessarily.

General Maintenance:
Look for drips/ leaks under the truck.
Conduct a general walk around looking at the vehicle for damage, anything loose, all tool boxes and doors secured, nothing under vehicle or in path of travel.
Check for emergency gear present--flares, reflective vest, reflective triangle, jack, spare tire has air, can of Truck FixaFlat, jumper cables, extra engine oil, tool kit

vehicle checklist filled out and initialled



When driving a trailer, give extra braking room, be sure to use appropriate gears, turn wide, accelerate slower, watch for anything blowing out if you have a loose load such as leaves (though it will be tied down).

Always use a spotter/ guide for backing the vehicle if one is available. Passenger will automatically get out to spot/guide driver using standard, loud verbal commands including "more driver's side", "more passenger side", "follow that through", "straight back", "you have 'x'feet", "you are all clear"
 
The real question that you have to think about is what do you do when they known more then you do!!!!! How now do you test for that????
 
thus the checklist. It's not about what you know it's what they know. If they know more than you then great. The biggest thing that I'd be looking for is whether they are manageable or not. Do they feel that their greater knowledge/exp/skills/age allow them to ignore your direction?
 
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I started climbing at a company that used a pretty involved skills checklist. It works great especially for a motivated employee. I went from ground man with no experience with a chainsaw what so ever to crew leader in a year. I have run my own business ever since. It is good to spell out what is expected of you on paper.

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You must learn very fast to do all that and then start a biz within a year.

[/ QUOTE ] I have always surrounded myself with good people and been fortunate to work with some above average climbers/ arborists. You really can't do it on your own, motivation or not. That is the great thing about a checklist it lets everyone know where they ought to be heading it helps the guy who is green and it helps the foreman get his crew educated quickly and efficiently.
 
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The real question that you have to think about is what do you do when they known more then you do!!!!! How now do you test for that????

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I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. I'll welcome the chance. Most of what I come across in applicants is are spike climbers, most ground crew have some saw experience, but no rigging, or formal, production tree work.

I'd look at a more formal training checklist, and try to continue my education. I'll really hope for a crane workshop that I'll be able to afford to attend.

I would like to further my aerial rescue training, but have not had the chance.

If they have more experience, I'd pay them to write some training materials.
 
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