Has pulse and valid drivers license. Doesn’t steal, isn’t a drug addict, not afraid of heights or cold weather. Willing to show up, work, and learn. Not addicted to their phone. Doesn’t smoke in company vehicles or customer homes.
It’s not the most glamorous job in the world, if someone doesn’t have a few quirks, they won’t be applying. Biggest thing is installers are representing your company unsupervised at customer locations, so anything that brings customer complaints or makes the evening news is more than a quirk. From: Christopher Gray Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2016 11:58 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Pay Rates For Installer / Troubleshooter? A related question... that may be more important. What qualifications / skills do others look for in an installer? I think I've been looking for too much.. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 11:22 PM, Ken Hohhof <[email protected]> wrote: When I first started as a WISP, I tried to use a satellite installer as a contractor, and it didn’t work out because being a satellite dish installer was all about cramming in 6-8 installs a day to make any money. The workmanship was lacking. But I think in the last 10 years, standards have gotten a lot better in the sat dish industry. From: Christopher Gray Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 10:08 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Pay Rates For Installer / Troubleshooter? So far, The satellite installer is the only option that I've found that could work on a contract basis so far. He has his own company, storefront, truck, tools, etc. He does contract work for a variety of satellite TV and Internet services, as well as antenna installations. Those rates are fairly high, though. Everyone else I'm considering would have to be an employee. I haven't found anyone willing to do the work for a reasonable price, though. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 10:59 AM, Jay Weekley <[email protected]> wrote: You man want to research some of the gotchas involved in contract work. Doug Hass may be a good resource to make sure you're treating your contractor as a contractor and not inadvertently as an employee. Christopher Gray wrote: I've been working as a one-man shop for a while. I've started looking for part-time help. I've even talked to a satellite installer about doing some contract work. What sort of rates are typically paid to someone doing installations and troubleshooting? [I realize this varies by region, but I'd like to at least get an idea of what I should be offering.] Thanks - Chris
