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Hi,
Quick question regarding wages. I have read the various minimum wage rates, etc., but wondering about the labor rate when equipment is used, specifically chain saws and power tools.
What is a reasonable rate per hour for cutting down trees? They would be using their own equipment, gas, etc.
Is there one rate for the actual time using the power tool and another rate when hauling the wood? This work would be done over a few days, nothing ongoing. Thanks.
[b]loraine[/b], be careful when cutting down trees as you may be required to get permission, [b]first[/b]. Doing so with out it can land you in big trouble.
[quote=”maravilla”]i pay my gardner C3000 – C3500/hr for using a weed whacker. otherwise he gets C1200 an hour.[/quote]
So, that’s about $6-$7 per hour for weed whacker and $2.50 for other manual labor. Would chain saws be in the same group as weed whackers? I’m assuming they are using their own tools, gas, etc., yes? Are these wages regional or pretty much all over?
Yes, I understand the rules about trees, but it seems everyone out here in the country kind of does their own thing. We’re cutting down scrubby trees, dead/dying trees.
Thanks so much!
yes, he has his own equipment, brings his own gas, face gear, etc. i live just north of san ramon, but i think that he told me once that these are standard rates based on the increases every year. i’ve never checked. i just pay him what he asks and assume it’s correct.
Rates “por contrato” are all over the place. The chain saw guy next door used to charge 4000 per hour, now it is 8000. The weedeater guys are quoting as low as 2500 per hour (there are too many of them so there is more competition). They bring the mashine and the gas.
I just heard that INS is offering an inexpensive (?) policy for temporary workers which would include those people, they can pay a policy themselfs as independent workers, but none of them does, this could be a problem in case of an accident.
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