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    The Directv weight requirement is that the installer weigh 250 or less. How strict is Directv with this requirement? Do they actually weigh you at the interview? Has anyone been let go or turned away because they were over the weight?

    Thanks in advance. I have an interview for an installer position and I want to know if I'm gonna have to shed some weight and fast!



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    I dont know. I had some pretty large and in charge Mastec installers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wild314 View Post
    The Directv weight requirement is that the installer weigh 250 or less. How strict is Directv with this requirement? Do they actually weigh you at the interview? Has anyone been let go or turned away because they were over the weight?

    Thanks in advance. I have an interview for an installer position and I want to know if I'm gonna have to shed some weight and fast!

    Thanks again for the help.

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    I believe they probably do have a weight limit of some sort, they want to make sure that your able to work on the ladders that they use.

    I don't work for them, but I know our ladders have a 300 lb limit.
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    Anything over 250 pounds (including any tools and/or carry-ons) requires a Type 1A (up to 300 pounds) ladder or better. If you're much over 250 yourself, you probably need a Type 1AA (up to 375 pounds) ladder.

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    Quote Originally Posted by harshness View Post
    Anything over 250 pounds (including any tools and/or carry-ons) requires a Type 1A (up to 300 pounds) ladder or better. If you're much over 250 yourself, you probably need a Type 1AA (up to 375 pounds) ladder.
    Thanks for the specs Harshness, I knew they had them but couldn't remember what they were.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wild314 View Post
    The Directv weight requirement is that the installer weigh 250 or less. How strict is Directv with this requirement? Do they actually weigh you at the interview? Has anyone been let go or turned away because they were over the weight?

    Thanks in advance. I have an interview for an installer position and I want to know if I'm gonna have to shed some weight and fast!

    Thanks again for the help.

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    Don't know, I weigh 280, but I am 6'5"

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    Quote Originally Posted by grydlok View Post
    Don't know, I weigh 280, but I am 6'5"
    I would think as long as your in good health and you use the correct ladder when working you would be fine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wild314 View Post
    The Directv weight requirement is that the installer weigh 250 or less. How strict is Directv with this requirement? Do they actually weigh you at the interview? Has anyone been let go or turned away because they were over the weight?

    Thanks in advance. I have an interview for an installer position and I want to know if I'm gonna have to shed some weight and fast!

    Thanks again for the help.

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    "OSHA Ladder specifications require applicant's weight can not exceed more than 275 lbs.".......taken from a Directv ad for a QC guy.

    Installers occasionally have to get on roofs & under buildings. You could tune up a little in that area. However, you will have to learn how to connect the customer's land line phone even if they have no service.

    You'll see.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimbo View Post
    I would think as long as your in good health and you use the correct ladder when working you would be fine.
    Well I always felt funny about all the weight stress upon a ladder, with my weight, the ODU, and my tools. It all adds up quick.

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    Quote Originally Posted by grydlok View Post
    Well I always felt funny about all the weight stress upon a ladder, with my weight, the ODU, and my tools. It all adds up quick.
    blah if my fat ass can be up here anyone fat ass can be up there.
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