line clearance spikes

[topnotchtree]

I have been told there are some utilities that do not allow spikes on the trucks. If a big tree is to be removed, the general foreman will bring the crew a pair of hooks and pick them up after the tree is done. Where I work, the use of hooks is ok when it is necessary. But if you get caught in tree that looks like a natural ladder with hooks on you will be reprimanded. I will be the first to admit they get used way more than they need to.

 

[NeTree]

When I worked for Asplundh, they had wholly seperate crews that did nothing but climbing. We were strictly a bucket crew.

 

[topnotchtree]

we have a name for guys that do trictly bucket work and no climbing. I don't think you want to hear it. lol

 

[NeTree]

Sure, let's hear it. =)

I was a climber before I worked for them, a climber on and off when I worked for them, and still a climber,- so no skin off my nose.

 

[Climber2]

We couldn't wear them anywhere in the state of Maryland and just recently not the city of Richmond. I think the Baltimore crews don't even have them in the trucks.

Mike

 

[MasterBlaster]

Old school, eh?

 

[NeTree]

Originally posted by topnotchtree
we have a name for guys that do trictly bucket work and no climbing.

So what DO they call 'em? Anybody?

 

[MasterBlaster]

Uhhhhh... Pu$$ies?

Don't get mad!!!

You axed!



:angel:

 

[NeTree]

Why would I get mad?

I thought it'd be something more creative, though...

LMAO

 

[NeTree]

Puddy on a stick, prolly.

 

[kurtztree]

Guys that have buckets in this area and dont climb are sussies. I am on a climbing crew right now bit in a week or two i'll be back on a bucket crew. I am excited didn't have a bucket ride in alittle over a year. But then I will have to use a sucking whipper chipper again.

 

[NickfromWI]

Why would you say they are sissies? They are doing different work. That's like saying....doctors that don't climb trees are sissies. Different work. Just because they are still working in trees, doesn't mean they are doing the same job. Bucket jobs are bid differently, carried out differently, often done by different people, and sometimes the trees look different (then if they were climbed).

So rather than saying they are worse, let's just say they are "different."


C'mon people, show some

love
nick

 

[NeTree]

Nick, Nick, Nick....

I think the distinction is being made from people who work in a bucket opposed to people who work in a bucket 'cuz that's all they can do...

 

[MasterBlaster]

Ditto that.



Iffen I had a bucket truck, my hooks might get a slight bit rusty!!!

 

[ORclimber]

I passed on some storm damage last week because someone with a bucket could do it faster and safer.

Portland General Electric doesn't want hooks worn on trims. The union wants hooks worn for safety reasons. Asplundh doesn't seem to care. Pretty much came down to the forman's decision, so most crews wore them.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Am I having a flashback???

 

[topnotchtree]

crews that did only bucket work in our yard are loving referred to as bucket babies. These are usually the guys that go the extra step to make sure their boss likes them.(you know these kind of guys) In all fairness these are also guys that are up in their ages and have already paid their dues. They deserve to take it a little easier in the last few years of working. But it is still great fun to poke fun at them! Kinda funny though, 2 yrs ago when we got a 70 footer bucket in the yard I was put on the truck as a journeyman. Then the boss comes out and says this truck is more expensive than the other buckets and the utility wants to see the boom in the air as much as possible. Suddenly we were referred to as bucket babies! lol

 

[TheTreeSpyder]

If'n; they can't climb; they're jest a bucket-tier, not a climber; i think we all know the differance!

Generally, i imagine they are better at 'nickling and diming' out small pieces; rather than 'surgical rigging' sections; best would be able to hit all 4 corners in your skill set; and be able to strategically attack per situation with a full pallette methinks.

Not worth too much in a bucket meself; unless maybe if thar is alot of friggin 'riggin; so i realize there is more than that; that i could have.

Orrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr somethin'like that!
-KC