It’s too unique of a job to expect to hire a ‘Wireless Internet Installer’ right out the gates, they don’t exist in the wild, you have to create them. We primarily look for people that are willing to learn, out going, personable, NOT AFRAID OF HEIGHTS (seems simple, but we’ve even had people say they aren’t, hire them, turns out, they are), and we usually try to look for some basic computer knowledge, that way we know they at least will know some of what we are talking about when we start the training process. We have had pretty good luck with military folks, and some ok luck with satellite installers. Either way, you’re going to be spending a good amount of time in training the employee to meet your company’s standards.
Thank you, Ben Royer, Operations Manager Royell Communications, Inc. 217-965-3699 www.royell.net 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
