Adicted Report post Posted December 4, 2023 My son name is Dylan. He just graduated High School but is a motivated hard working guy. Hes 6 ft 210 strong guy. Several can vouch for him on here and hopefully they chime in. For the past 2 years while playing Baseball and school he started his own paver and turf business. Does good work but in AZ its hard to compete since so many people do it here, and people don't trust young kids. He also does monthly landscape if any of you guys interested. He's on the west side in Waddell/Surprise. The reason I'm posting is last night he said Dad, I need steady work. His skills are in what I mentioned above plus sprinklers, but he's willing to look into any field. He's young and I'm hoping some of you guys on here have a beginning position into something new. Could be electrical, mining, car sales, plumbing, farming, etc... Hoping to get him started in a career. If you guys have anything shoot me a message and I will put you in contact with him. He has a 4x4 truck to get to work. Thanks fellas. Some pics of his work and the deer pic is last weekend. 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted December 4, 2023 Sounds like a great kid! Well done mom and dad. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TOBY Report post Posted December 4, 2023 BNSF . My nephew started 9 years ago at 60k and now makes 100k. He has to live in minot north dakota but a a great union career for someone who doesnt want the college route. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted December 4, 2023 On 12/4/2023 at 8:23 AM, TOBY said: BNSF . My nephew started 9 years ago at 60k and now makes 100k. He has to live in minot north dakota but a a great union career for someone who doesnt want the college route. Good luck there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TOBY Report post Posted December 4, 2023 he sits in a control tower directing trains for 100k from mon thru friday gig. Sorry your job sucked. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie2012 Report post Posted December 5, 2023 dang nice work there! His obvious work ethic will get him there eventually. Best of luck! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goinhuntn Report post Posted December 5, 2023 His work looks great in the pictures! I would push him to get his contractors license in landscaping or masonry & continue his skills. Will be a little tough at first, but it won’t take long to get his name out there. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted December 5, 2023 There's a ton of work in the electrical field. Great looking work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sky Island junkie Report post Posted December 5, 2023 If he likes doing landscape construction, I’d nudge him to explore self employment. Trust me there is enough room out there for a young, motivated, honest businessman and I think you’d be surprised how many would give him a chance. There’s a contractor business exam outfit there in Phoenix that helps people study for what’s on the ROC exam. He’s young enough that if he doesn’t like self employment he can go another route. Good looking work 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazymonkey Report post Posted December 5, 2023 Man I wish I'd have known sooner I just had paver work done to fill in my driveway so I can put in a rv gate. Your son's got skills . Keep pushing him to get his license and it will open more doors there's work but most want a licensed contractor even tho most just sub it out anyway. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinnie B Report post Posted December 5, 2023 Don't let age discourage him. Look into getting a contractors license and the work will come. I got my first license at 25 and age never was an issue. If you answer your phone and show up to work you have most guys beat, right off the bat. Call these guys and they can lead him in the right direction on what license classification and how to get it. https://www.azclc.com/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted December 5, 2023 Made a hilarious (to me) meme in regards to this thread and the one talking about the only color of people worth hiring. But I don’t want to offend anyone 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curtis Reed Report post Posted December 5, 2023 5 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antlers1972 Report post Posted December 5, 2023 City of Scottsdale parks and recreation depth have some full time maintenance positions open. They all listed on city's HR website 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adicted Report post Posted December 6, 2023 Thx for everyone who has responded or sent a PM. He did pick up a few paver jobs from u guys and when hes done will make some calls to the other's that have sent messages. Thx guys. U guys stepped up as always. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
