Holy crap. Here in the NYC market most independent guys get around $70/15. A bit more for Ka/Ku.
I'd say move away from that lousy pay.
I'd say move away from that lousy pay.
I am interested in:DannyWilson0 said:I am curious about where the best place to work is in the opinion of install/techs out there in the field. My wife and I are considering relocating and we are trying to thoroughly research all the options and possibilities. I am interested in working conditions, pay levels, workload consistency, good sups and support. I am really happy with working for Ironwood here on Maui and my bosses are great and very supportive it is just too expensive to live in Hawaii with a large family these days. I am particularly curious about the Oregon and Colorado areas but info on any area is greatly appreciated.
Currently we are getting $29/$20 1st box is counted, I am using my own truck and they pay all my gas (which is great @ $4.66/Gal for 87octane).
Most HSPs don't have hourly rates. You get payed per job. Base amount for install and then more per extra IRD, fixed amount for upgrades, service calls etc.joe diamond said:How does that work where an employee gets a piece rate?
You come in each morning and hit a time clock.right? Then you get a route, draw boxes & other eq and drive off. You stock the truck and turn in paper work and clock out. Right?
Where does the piece rate thing come in? What is the hourly rate?
Joe
i can tell you the worst for Driving is NORTH and SOUTH dakotaMertzen said:Most HSPs don't have hourly rates. You get payed per job. Base amount for install and then more per extra IRD, fixed amount for upgrades, service calls etc.
No kidding. I once had 3 service calls withing a 6 block radius. 2 realignments. Easy money.urnote96 said:i can tell you the worst for Driving is NORTH and SOUTH dakota
I am working in Hawaii, and it is great, but the cost of living is a bit of a drag. $1600/mth for a 3br house(and that is an unheard of deal, avg is more like$2500+), $8 gallon of milk, $4 loaf of bread, $400/mth electric etc...curt8403 said:perhaps the best place to work is Hawaii
I use my own truck here and get $54 for the first Ird,$20 for every other IRD, and if they are DVR's I get $5 more. KA/KU dishes are an extra $12 also. I get reimbursed for fuel and I DON'T PAY FOR ANY MATERIALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!DannyWilson0 said:Currently we are getting $29/$20 1st box is counted, I am using my own truck and they pay all my gas (which is great @ $4.66/Gal for 87octane).