What are the best areas for contract climbing?

[jdhoward]

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I'm in central Iowa and contract climbing is pretty much non-existent. Probably due to trees being relatively small. I'm looking to find out where there is an abundance of contract climbing job. Also curious to hear from guys that hire contract climber; what makes a contract climber stand out to you?

 

[flyingsquirrel25]

On time, not afraid of the chipper, can run equipment, on time, well balanced (removals/pruning), willing to learn/or share knowledge, on time are just a few things I like to see. From what I can tell around us, is many companies hire contract climbers, I work with a guy 2-3 days a week normally, but that's my structure. Several other companies have that same stance.
Did I mention not afraid to help clean up and shows up on time. For a while they were looking for guys out west for beetle kill I think, but I don't know if that's still big or not.

 

[CutHighnLetFly]

Come out to cape cod! It's a sand dune, plenty of work, lots of tree companies, not a lot of climbers. There's fishing, ponds and beaches every where, summer time fun and a quiet but functional off season.

But the cost of living is a little high.

 

[jefftheswede]

On time, not afraid of the chipper, can run equipment, on time, well balanced (removals/pruning), willing to learn/or share knowledge, on time are just a few things I like to see. From what I can tell around us, is many companies hire contract climbers, I work with a guy 2-3 days a week normally, but that's my structure. Several other companies have that same stance.
Did I mention not afraid to help clean up and shows up on time. For a while they were looking for guys out west for beetle kill I think, but I don't know if that's still big or not.

pretty sure they are still hiring,,
Jeff

 

[jdhoward]

Where about out west? I'm out of the loop.


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[TimberJack]

California

 

[TreeVB]

California

Do you know if you need a contractors license to contract climb in CA?

 

[Tyler Durden]

As long as your gigs are less then $500 you don't need a license. You do however need liability and workers comp insurance.

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[jefftheswede]

Contact these guys, and any subs working in the area. Lot of work.
https://www.pandj.com/contact-us/careers/
Jeff

 

[Tyler Durden]

I would avoid them myself, @beastmaster and a few others on here were left with a bad taste working under them.

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