NW ArborCat
ArboristSite Lurker
Good afternoon (PST),
I'm currently a freelance climber, with gear, and want to join a small crew. My solo climbing for hazard mitigation & removals exceeds 1 year. Safety studies are priority to me. No injuries or property damage during my work as ground crew, or as a climber. Photos attached.
I love arboricultural work, trees, & making customers happy. I'm excellent with details, communication, & following clear instructions. I don't drink / use harmful drugs / tobacco.
Location Desired: Now considering companies between the Greater Seattle Area & Bellingham, WA. Will consider areas of similar distance from I-5, towards the East or West.
Experience & Assets:
Solo Climbs / Hazard -- 1 years +
Ground Crew Exp. -- 2 years
Chainsaw Exp. -- 8 years
Garden, Landscape Exp. --18 years +
**Good Driving Record, Valid WA Driver's License
**Working Knowledge of & Adherence to ANSI 300
**Working Knowledge of & Adherence to ANSI Z133
**Competency in many arboricultural knots
Please see my equipment below;
"1) My Tree Equipment"
"2) My Other Work Gear"
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1) My Tree Equipment:
Climber's Saw:
Stihl MS 192 TC (4" extended bar)
Samurai 13", Heavy Duty, Curved, Hand-Saw
Ground Saws:
Homelite 330 (24" bar)
Homelite Textron 150 Automatic (20" bar)
Harness:
Ergovation, Buckingham Saddle
Climbing Line:
Braided Rope, XTC White, 1/2" x 162'
Split Tail, True Blue Sewn Eye
Friction Saver, 48" Steel Rings
Rigging Line:
Arbor Plex 1/2" x 176"
Lanyards:
Yale Maxi-Flip, 5/8" x 12' Steel Core, w/ Petzl Macrograb Adjuster
Clx Flipline, Soft Braided; w/ Hip Prusik, 3-strand 3/8" w/ Alum Snap
Climb Assists:
Carabiners, Pirate 3-stage Auto-lock
Throw Weights
Throw Line
Slings, 1" wide, Nylon Runner
Micro Pulley & Small Swivel Eye
Spur Boots:
Wesco Boots, Leather, Highliner 10", Steel Shank / Raised Heel
Spurs:
Buckingham Steel Spurs with Big Buck Pads
PPE:
Climber's Helmet, Alveo Vent
Stihl Anti-Vibration Gloves
Ear & Eye Protection, Various
Additional Resources:
Tree Climber's Guide, 3rd Edition, e-book, pdf
Tree Climber's Companion, 2nd Edition, e-book, pdf
Guides to Rigging & Force Vectors, e-book, pdf
Guides to Arboricultural Practices, Various, pdf
Various Safety Publications, pdf
Gear Audit Sheets (for Safety Inspection Records)
Hazard Assessment Sheets (for Pre-Ascent Planning)
2) My Other Work Gear
Stihl Kombisystem 130 Motor (Takes Fast-Attachments)
Stihl FS KM Cutting Head w/: A) Line Attachment; B) Reed Blade; C) Brush Blade
Fiskars Loppers, Heavy Bypass
Corona Pruners, Small Bypass
Misc. Other Tools & Equipment
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I'm sure to be a valuable asset to your company. My post here is because, a local place is offering lower-end climber's positions that are sub-par to some other companies. I want to see what else is out there right now. Please reply or PM me for name & contact info, or any other details.
Thanks for your consideration,
"NW ArborCat"
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I'm currently a freelance climber, with gear, and want to join a small crew. My solo climbing for hazard mitigation & removals exceeds 1 year. Safety studies are priority to me. No injuries or property damage during my work as ground crew, or as a climber. Photos attached.
I love arboricultural work, trees, & making customers happy. I'm excellent with details, communication, & following clear instructions. I don't drink / use harmful drugs / tobacco.
Location Desired: Now considering companies between the Greater Seattle Area & Bellingham, WA. Will consider areas of similar distance from I-5, towards the East or West.
Experience & Assets:
Solo Climbs / Hazard -- 1 years +
Ground Crew Exp. -- 2 years
Chainsaw Exp. -- 8 years
Garden, Landscape Exp. --18 years +
**Good Driving Record, Valid WA Driver's License
**Working Knowledge of & Adherence to ANSI 300
**Working Knowledge of & Adherence to ANSI Z133
**Competency in many arboricultural knots
Please see my equipment below;
"1) My Tree Equipment"
"2) My Other Work Gear"
---------------------------------------
1) My Tree Equipment:
Climber's Saw:
Stihl MS 192 TC (4" extended bar)
Samurai 13", Heavy Duty, Curved, Hand-Saw
Ground Saws:
Homelite 330 (24" bar)
Homelite Textron 150 Automatic (20" bar)
Harness:
Ergovation, Buckingham Saddle
Climbing Line:
Braided Rope, XTC White, 1/2" x 162'
Split Tail, True Blue Sewn Eye
Friction Saver, 48" Steel Rings
Rigging Line:
Arbor Plex 1/2" x 176"
Lanyards:
Yale Maxi-Flip, 5/8" x 12' Steel Core, w/ Petzl Macrograb Adjuster
Clx Flipline, Soft Braided; w/ Hip Prusik, 3-strand 3/8" w/ Alum Snap
Climb Assists:
Carabiners, Pirate 3-stage Auto-lock
Throw Weights
Throw Line
Slings, 1" wide, Nylon Runner
Micro Pulley & Small Swivel Eye
Spur Boots:
Wesco Boots, Leather, Highliner 10", Steel Shank / Raised Heel
Spurs:
Buckingham Steel Spurs with Big Buck Pads
PPE:
Climber's Helmet, Alveo Vent
Stihl Anti-Vibration Gloves
Ear & Eye Protection, Various
Additional Resources:
Tree Climber's Guide, 3rd Edition, e-book, pdf
Tree Climber's Companion, 2nd Edition, e-book, pdf
Guides to Rigging & Force Vectors, e-book, pdf
Guides to Arboricultural Practices, Various, pdf
Various Safety Publications, pdf
Gear Audit Sheets (for Safety Inspection Records)
Hazard Assessment Sheets (for Pre-Ascent Planning)
2) My Other Work Gear
Stihl Kombisystem 130 Motor (Takes Fast-Attachments)
Stihl FS KM Cutting Head w/: A) Line Attachment; B) Reed Blade; C) Brush Blade
Fiskars Loppers, Heavy Bypass
Corona Pruners, Small Bypass
Misc. Other Tools & Equipment
-----------------------------------------
I'm sure to be a valuable asset to your company. My post here is because, a local place is offering lower-end climber's positions that are sub-par to some other companies. I want to see what else is out there right now. Please reply or PM me for name & contact info, or any other details.
Thanks for your consideration,
"NW ArborCat"
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