Jobsite Security Issues

[Dougster]

Had to turn down my first inquiry of the day without even looking at the jobsite due to security issues. We are talking a sweet, doable job... but in a location where crime is a way of life and folks die on the streets almost every week. The potential client's memorable quote: "Jobsite vandalism hasn't been that bad to date"... after which he strongly urged me to get the job done in one day so that I wouldn't have to leave the tractor there overnight. Unfortunately, it is at least a two-day job and there is no vandalism or business interruption insurance on the red beast (just WAY too expensive!). Carting it back home each night is not an option given the distance.

This brings me back to the whole issue of leaving a tractor and/or trailer at any remote jobsite overnight. I've had to deal with nosy neighbors, kids and safety issues... but not yet outright vandalism or theft. For those who do leave their tractors at remote jobsites overnight... besides insurance, what special measures have you taken to protect your investment?

Dougster

 

[schmism]

sounds like a great opertunity for a little camping trip with the tractor!

 

[MrJimi]

I have a saying I made up a long time ago
if you give them a chance, they will
and I don't give them a chance

 

[Dougster]

sounds like a great opertunity for a little camping trip with the tractor!

Even with my own considerable "arsenal"... I'd be outgunned in that neighborhood about six to one.

Dougster

 

[Dougster]

I have a saying I made up a long time ago
if you give them a chance, they will
and I don't give them a chance

There's no place like home for the red beast... but that ain't always possible. Not unless I give up on trying to scratch by a living here.

Dougster

 

[schmism]

this is when you call up your buddy with a hog and the both of you knock it out in one day and split the handsome pay because the guy cant get anyone else to come into the "war zone"

 

[Dougster]

this is when you call up your buddy with a hog and the both of you knock it out in one day and split the handsome pay because the guy cant get anyone else to come into the "war zone"

Interesting thought... but I'm not so sure that either of my friends with similar compact backhoes would be interested in carting them into the inner city. Talk about an equipment trailer traffic jam!!!

Very politely (and seriously), I suggested the guy find a specialist in performing backhoe work in an "urban work environment"... which means he is 6'-4" tall, ex-marine, lifts weights, speaks several languages, pays his protection money on time and wears a bullet-proof vest.

Dougster

 

[schmism]

Interesting thought... but I'm not so sure that either of my friends with similar compact backhoes would be interested in carting them into the inner city. Talk about an equipment trailer traffic jam!!!

Very politely (and seriously), I suggested the guy find a specialist in performing backhoe work in an "urban work environment"... which means he is 6'-4" tall, ex-marine, lifts weights, speaks several languages, pays his protection money on time and wears a bullet-proof vest.

Dougster

two words for ya

Rental Equipment (with insurance)

 

[Dougster]

two words for ya... Rental Equipment (with insurance)

That's four words... ... but NOW, you are thinking!!!

I like it.

Dougster

 

[civesnedfield]

Doug I think I know the area of the city you are talking about and if it was me I would not even attempt it unless you could rent a piece of equipment that comes standard with a cab that resembles an Armoured truck !!!!!!!!!