Job Weight Limit Question

[scrumss3]

Recently applied for a job with Dish that opened in my area. I'm laid off right now from the mines and in need of work. I filled out the application and completed the question part of the application. I noticed something that I didn't see when first applying for the job. Says there is a 275 weight limit. I was wondering, is this rule strictly enforced? Do they check ur weight during the hiring process? I'm about 290 right now.

 

[ChadT41]

Can you fit in a crawl space or attic? That is why there is a weight limit.

 

[Magic Static]

Do you want to climb a 16' ladder that's rated for 200-250 lbs ?

 

[jevans64]

I'm betting that 275 pounds also includes any equipment you'll have to haul up that ladder that is only rated for 300 pounds at most. I know they put that weight limit there for inclusion purposes, but I've never seen installers in my area that weighed more than 200 pounds and were older than 30.

 

[scrumss3]

Can you fit in a crawl space or attic? That is why there is a weight limit.

I can fit into my attic and crawlspace fine.

 

[scrumss3]

So I guess I'm pretty much screwed on getting this job. Thanks for the replies.

 

[Hall]

I'm betting that 275 pounds also includes any equipment you'll have to haul up that ladder

Without question it will (and has to).

 

[jevans64]

So I guess I'm pretty much screwed on getting this job. Thanks for the replies.

No harm in trying, but I wouldn't bank on it. I didn't think I would get a call either since my age is north of 50. I got a call but turned it down since I already had another job ( better pay, better working conditions ) by the time they got around to calling me.