Directv Weight Requirement

[wild314]

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.

B.

 

[stonecold]

I dont know. I had some pretty large and in charge Mastec installers.

 

[Jimbo]

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.

B.

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.

 

[harshness]

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.

 

[Jimbo]

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. :up

 

[grydlok]

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.

B.

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

 

[Jimbo]

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.

 

[Joe Diamond]

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.

B.

"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.

Do what you have to.

Joe

 

[grydlok]

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.

 

[stonecold]

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.

 

[Joe Diamond]

blah if my fat ass can be up here anyone fat ass can be up there.

Then there is this:

If your are challenged by gravity the first day you will not be by the end of the second week or you are just not doing the job.

Joe

 

[stonecold]

Then there is this:

If your are challenged by gravity the first day you will not be by the end of the second week or you are just not doing the job.

Joe

I am a big guy heading towards the really big boy mark. not say all my ladder experiences but been walks in the park. but I very seldom have issues and I am on a ladder most of the time.

alot of techs i found use that ladder richard karn of home improvement fame endooresed on informericals that turns into 4 different kinds of ladders.

 

[Joe Diamond]

I am a big guy heading towards the really big boy mark. not say all my ladder experiences but been walks in the park. but I very seldom have issues and I am on a ladder most of the time.

alot of techs i found use that ladder richard karn of home improvement fame endooresed on informericals that turns into 4 different kinds of ladders.

Stone,

I have used those and they are great! However you occasionally roll into a construction job where the steel ladders are NOT allowed on site. I wonder if they rust? Anyhow, they would be great to carry through a residence to an attic entrance or ceiling hatch. If there is still room on the roof rack I would throw one on........with another lock!

Murry Christmas!

Joe