Let's just say there's a reason why every cable TV company/DSL installer puts all their new hires through a drivers license check, criminal records check and drug screen.
On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 10:17 AM, Ken Hohhof <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 <[email protected]> > *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 <[email protected]> >> *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 >>>> >>> >>> >> > >
