Lift mechanic pay (Poll!)
aug
06 Jan 2009
Is this for US workers or Canadian? The exchange rate may skew the poll.
Allan
06 Jan 2009
aug, on Jan 6 2009, 10:01 PM, said:
Is this for US workers or Canadian? The exchange rate may skew the poll.
Good question - our base rate is $14 something and tops out at just under $24. We're union too so that may skew our numbers further.
2milehi
07 Jan 2009
Thanks Allen 
This post has been edited by 2milehi: 07 January 2009 - 11:04 AM
This post has been edited by 2milehi: 07 January 2009 - 11:04 AM
2milehi
07 Jan 2009
Allan, on Jan 6 2009, 11:09 PM, said:
Good question - our base rate is $14 something and tops out at just under $24. We're union too so that may skew our numbers further.
Just so that were are on the same page, let's do this poll in US Dollars.
JSteigs
16 Jan 2009
In the state of California if your job title is mechanic and you are required to carry your own tools, you must be paid at least double the states minimum wage which is currently $8.00.
Aussierob
16 Jan 2009
Full journeyman rate is $30.89 CDN. no union. Keep in mind exchange rate conversions can give misleading impressions due to different costs of living and tax rates/rules.
This post has been edited by Aussierob: 16 January 2009 - 09:44 PM
This post has been edited by Aussierob: 16 January 2009 - 09:44 PM
hvteleman
29 Jan 2009
just voted.... looks like not only am i underpaid but also undervalued... and in n.y. ... over taxed might start thinking about a move .. 20+ yrs-18 as a lift mechanic with detach experience $13-16
Lift Dinosaur
30 Jan 2009
"Go West, Middle-aged Man!" 
P.S. Don't forget to get info on renting/owning a home, Cost of living, etc. You often find higher wages mean you can't afford to live near where you work and have to commute.
Dino
This post has been edited by Lift Dinosaur: 30 January 2009 - 08:08 AM
P.S. Don't forget to get info on renting/owning a home, Cost of living, etc. You often find higher wages mean you can't afford to live near where you work and have to commute.
Dino
This post has been edited by Lift Dinosaur: 30 January 2009 - 08:08 AM
Brian
30 Jan 2009
Aussierob that's pretty good pay around 24-25 USD. How tough is it for americans to get a job in Canada?
2milehi
30 Jan 2009
hvteleman, on Jan 29 2009, 09:54 PM, said:
just voted.... looks like not only am i underpaid but also undervalued... and in n.y. ... over taxed might start thinking about a move .. 20+ yrs-18 as a lift mechanic with detach experience $13-16
You never get what you are worth, only what you negotiate. Maybe a job offer from another mountain (more money) might get you a wage increase at your current job. But be ready to accept the offer and move on in case it "backfires".
102Terry
30 Jan 2009
Lift Dinosaur, on Jan 30 2009, 08:04 AM, said:
"Go West, Middle-aged Man!"
P.S. Don't forget to get info on renting/owning a home, Cost of living, etc. You often find higher wages mean you can't afford to live near where you work and have to commute.
Dino
P.S. Don't forget to get info on renting/owning a home, Cost of living, etc. You often find higher wages mean you can't afford to live near where you work and have to commute.
Dino
Or you can't afford to rent/own where you commute from either. Sometimes a lower hourly wage on paper doesn't look so bad when you throw in cost of living out west.
Lift Dinosaur
31 Jan 2009
102Terry, on Jan 30 2009, 04:21 PM, said:
Or you can't afford to rent/own where you commute from either. Sometimes a lower hourly wage on paper doesn't look so bad when you throw in cost of living out west.
...and 102Terry forgot to add "Been there, tried that."
Dino
