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**Bill** · 08-23-2010, 08:09 PM

Actually when I worked for a plumbing company it was made clear that the company will purchase and keep tools stocked on the truck, but the senior man was responsible for them. (We ran 2 man crews)

ROCKSTARPLUMBER · 08-23-2010, 08:16 PM

Note to self. 'Self, make sure if you borrow a tool, and carelessly break it, put it back in the case like it never happened, and return to owner.'

Seriously, that is some messed up junk there. I never had a problem owning up to something. Chit happens.

Man, to be a fly on the wall when you got to the jobsite, and unzipped that case for the locater.

Pipe Rat · 08-23-2010, 08:20 PM

You got that right RSP. Everyone on the jobsite knew I was there.

bartnc37 · 08-23-2010, 08:43 PM

Shiot happens but ya got let the boss know what happened. They're gonna be ticked its broke but they're gonna be irate when they don't find out its broke till they need it, and rightfully so. Our big one is the transit sticks getting run over, i know not as expensive as the locater but the decent sticks are a good $100, and after the first couple of the season the boss starts to let it fly.

RW Plumbing · 08-23-2010, 09:56 PM

I've had employees loose tools then it's oh I never had that tool. Luckly it hasn't been anything that expensive. It's still fustrating when you go to find a tape measure and the three you had are all wrecked or gone. Or you need a torpedo level and someone bent it in half because they thought it was a concrete chisel.

**ILPlumber** · 08-23-2010, 10:07 PM

I keep the expensive stuff on my truck. Ya gotta ask for it...

They were prolly doing a locate at their home and broke it there.

Sorry I couldn't resist RW.

gusty60 · 08-23-2010, 10:07 PM

I think some Mighty Putty will take care of it.

Pipe Rat · 08-23-2010, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gusty60

I think some Mighty Putty will take care of it.

Yeah thats some amazing stuff. That guy could sell an ice cube to an eskimo. It always amazes me the crap people will buy.

Tommy plumber · 08-24-2010, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Piperat

The sad part about this stuff is we are a union shop. These guys are paid very well. Theres no excuse for some of the crap that happens. Now I realize when your sticking buckets in the ground everyday your gonna have the occassional F'up. But when it becomes blatant carelessness, SEE YA LATER DUDE!

So who's going back to the union hall, Mo, Larry or Curly??

Pipe Rat · 08-24-2010, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tommy plumber

So who's going back to the union hall, Mo, Larry or Curly??

No one this time Tommy

It usually takes a bit more than this, usually but not always

08-23-2010, 08:09 PM	#21
Bill Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: I have no idea! Posts: 5,868 My Photos	Actually when I worked for a plumbing company it was made clear that the company will purchase and keep tools stocked on the truck, but the senior man was responsible for them. (We ran 2 man crews) __________________ Virginia Plumbing Codes Virginia Department of Licensing Ones intellect can often be summed up by his own words Everything in the known universe is governed by "Cause and Effect", there is no getting around it. Think about what you do before you do it.

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ROCKSTARPLUMBER I aint CPV see in it? Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tallahassee Fl Posts: 4,647 My Photos	Note to self. 'Self, make sure if you borrow a tool, and carelessly break it, put it back in the case like it never happened, and return to owner.' Seriously, that is some messed up junk there. I never had a problem owning up to something. Chit happens. Man, to be a fly on the wall when you got to the jobsite, and unzipped that case for the locater. __________________ My Name Is Rockstarplumber, and I Am Second. Tallahassee Plumber Tallahassee Water line repair Tallahassee Tankless Water Heater Plumber Killearn Lakes Service Repair

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08-23-2010, 08:20 PM	#23
Pipe Rat Where am I at? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 1,033 My Photos	You got that right RSP. Everyone on the jobsite knew I was there.

08-23-2010, 08:43 PM	#24
bartnc37 brown is down Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: WI Posts: 279 My Photos	Shiot happens but ya got let the boss know what happened. They're gonna be ticked its broke but they're gonna be irate when they don't find out its broke till they need it, and rightfully so. Our big one is the transit sticks getting run over, i know not as expensive as the locater but the decent sticks are a good $100, and after the first couple of the season the boss starts to let it fly.

08-23-2010, 09:56 PM	#25
RW Plumbing Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 863 My Photos	I've had employees loose tools then it's oh I never had that tool. Luckly it hasn't been anything that expensive. It's still fustrating when you go to find a tape measure and the three you had are all wrecked or gone. Or you need a torpedo level and someone bent it in half because they thought it was a concrete chisel.

08-23-2010, 10:07 PM	#26
ILPlumber Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: IL Posts: 5,312 My Photos	I keep the expensive stuff on my truck. Ya gotta ask for it... They were prolly doing a locate at their home and broke it there. Sorry I couldn't resist RW.

08-23-2010, 10:07 PM	#27
gusty60 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mesa az Posts: 282 My Photos	I think some Mighty Putty will take care of it.