Team Tedder job. Who wants it?

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kaptkaos 11/20/2016 8:32am
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At first I though this job was a trap, as you would not be able to study, but I guess you could study online nowadays if you wanted to.

I guess theres many ways to look at this. Being old school, I would think this would be a great job for an 18 year old who has decided not to pursue school and doesnt have a trade/skill. At 21, I would hope that most young men would be further along their career path. I realize that we are struggling economically as a country and things are tougher now than they were when I was growing up. It could be that 21 is the new 18? I hope the right person fills the position and that it takes them to better opportunities.

Hopefully the position will pay a little more next year as an indicator that our favorite sport is doing better and that the person who filled it now in 2016 has progressed in 2017 to a better role.

Thanks to Team Tedder and Vital for posting the job.
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Firefly47 11/20/2016 8:51am
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That's more money than a few of the current rig drivers make for a few teams.
Sad.
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I left a close to six figure job to go wrench. I was 25 with a supportive girlfriend, a passion for helping people, and an insane...
I left a close to six figure job to go wrench. I was 25 with a supportive girlfriend, a passion for helping people, and an insane love for MX.

It all started with Team Gus. Before I left my job I was buying them fuel, hundreds of dollars in food, and hotel rooms at the races I could attend. This was the 2014 season. At St. Louis 2014 I bought 13 hotel rooms for privateers.

Fast forward to December 2014 I sold everything and bought a one way ticket to Sacramento to meet up with Gus full time. Driving the rig, wrenching, the whole deal.

Anaheim 1 I worked for Bryce Klippel.



Thanks for the pic Guy bro! And for all of the memories.

From there on out I was with Deven Raper making night shows in the 450 class. Oh, and I was making $100/weekend.

Deven and I made two main events in 2015. Best feeing I have ever had other than my son being born.

One of the guys I was traveling with (pictured on the back of the bike) and I got picked up by the K1 Speed BWR team making $200 a weekend for the summer. Still driving the rig and wrenching. He is now working for the Rocky Mountain team.

One of the guys who was with Tedders making $550 a week in 2015 got picked up by RCH. The other mechanic got picked up by the Albertsons. The practice mechanic is now with TLD as a race mechanic.

My son was conceived at Red Bud 2015. Bad ass, I know. I found out at Unadilla and finished up the season and came home.

I spent a week at the Stewart compound before Daytona, a week at Trey's before Indiana, and traveled the country with some of the baddest dudes on dirt bikes. From that year I have more memories and stories than I could ever tell and the pictures and friendships to prove it.

You never know the story of the guy making $500/week. Go talk to some of those low paid mechanics. It will amaze you what they go through.

The Tedders organization is great.
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Awesome post!
Thanks!
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JG463 11/20/2016 9:33am
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I left a close to six figure job to go wrench. I was 25 with a supportive girlfriend, a passion for helping people, and an insane...
I left a close to six figure job to go wrench. I was 25 with a supportive girlfriend, a passion for helping people, and an insane love for MX.

It all started with Team Gus. Before I left my job I was buying them fuel, hundreds of dollars in food, and hotel rooms at the races I could attend. This was the 2014 season. At St. Louis 2014 I bought 13 hotel rooms for privateers.

Fast forward to December 2014 I sold everything and bought a one way ticket to Sacramento to meet up with Gus full time. Driving the rig, wrenching, the whole deal.

Anaheim 1 I worked for Bryce Klippel.



Thanks for the pic Guy bro! And for all of the memories.

From there on out I was with Deven Raper making night shows in the 450 class. Oh, and I was making $100/weekend.

Deven and I made two main events in 2015. Best feeing I have ever had other than my son being born.

One of the guys I was traveling with (pictured on the back of the bike) and I got picked up by the K1 Speed BWR team making $200 a weekend for the summer. Still driving the rig and wrenching. He is now working for the Rocky Mountain team.

One of the guys who was with Tedders making $550 a week in 2015 got picked up by RCH. The other mechanic got picked up by the Albertsons. The practice mechanic is now with TLD as a race mechanic.

My son was conceived at Red Bud 2015. Bad ass, I know. I found out at Unadilla and finished up the season and came home.

I spent a week at the Stewart compound before Daytona, a week at Trey's before Indiana, and traveled the country with some of the baddest dudes on dirt bikes. From that year I have more memories and stories than I could ever tell and the pictures and friendships to prove it.

You never know the story of the guy making $500/week. Go talk to some of those low paid mechanics. It will amaze you what they go through.

The Tedders organization is great.
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Awesome write up Jon, wish it was at the beginning of the thread. My story is similar, but not in wrenching, just a different aspect. I've...
Awesome write up Jon, wish it was at the beginning of the thread.
My story is similar, but not in wrenching, just a different aspect.
I've paid my dues and now have a great job in the industry after "going for it"
The negative replies in this thread are from older employed guys making 60k+ a year.
This is a great job for a guy to get in and will be filled very fast if not filled already.
You're the man DD.

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I don't know man, if you're 19-24 years old and want to be a mechanic this is great (although I wonder why it seems like Tedder constantly needs mechanics?) way to get into the pits and learn what it takes. I think us former mechanic's ALL did it this way for the most part (except for Dan Worley who stepped right into a YOT job that I still bug him about).

If you want to make it to the top it takes sacrifices and you won't make much money at the beginning, that's the fact. I got 300 a week my first job and living on the road and eating out all week, the money didn't go far. But you get in, you work mega-hard, you make connections and you move up the ladder. The guy that helped me get my first job was Shane Drew and I was up in Canada talking to him about being a mechanic and how bad I wanted it. He told me "No one is going to just call you up in Canada so you need to be here" and that was it, I booked a one way trip in 1996 to meet up with him and I've never gone back.

I fail to see where anyone can say this is a bad deal if you want to be a pro race mechanic.
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JG463 11/20/2016 10:38am
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Matthes wrote:
I don't know man, if you're 19-24 years old and want to be a mechanic this is great (although I wonder why it seems like Tedder...
I don't know man, if you're 19-24 years old and want to be a mechanic this is great (although I wonder why it seems like Tedder constantly needs mechanics?) way to get into the pits and learn what it takes. I think us former mechanic's ALL did it this way for the most part (except for Dan Worley who stepped right into a YOT job that I still bug him about).

If you want to make it to the top it takes sacrifices and you won't make much money at the beginning, that's the fact. I got 300 a week my first job and living on the road and eating out all week, the money didn't go far. But you get in, you work mega-hard, you make connections and you move up the ladder. The guy that helped me get my first job was Shane Drew and I was up in Canada talking to him about being a mechanic and how bad I wanted it. He told me "No one is going to just call you up in Canada so you need to be here" and that was it, I booked a one way trip in 1996 to meet up with him and I've never gone back.

I fail to see where anyone can say this is a bad deal if you want to be a pro race mechanic.
Read what I wrote on page 3. The last 3 good guys that they have employee have landed other opportunities within the industry.

I think the real question to ask is how/where are they finding most of their techs? If two of the last three are on factory teams then I would say that is a success for the Tedders. They are definitely picking the right dudes even for $500/week.

This is a great opportunity for the right guy.
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If you are living in socal and young with no bills it's a perfect job. I'm not sure but do you have a class A license for this job as well ? Like Matthes said it's a internship for something down the road. Hell maybe put it together with working in a bike shop as well and you are making 1k a week.
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JerseyFresh 11/20/2016 12:57pm
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Sounds pretty chill for cleaning air filters and washing bikes. Busting out the legalese for an entry level job post......
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JerseyFresh 11/20/2016 12:59pm
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Like if you're working in the parts department making $10/hr and living at your parents house why would you not jump on that? Beats the shit out of folding pizza boxes or something.
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Sounds like a hell of a stepping stone.

I know being a single male I get hammered on taxes. Has anyone said what kind of money you will bring home after taxes on $550 in California?
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WeiserGuy wrote:
Sounds like a hell of a stepping stone. I know being a single male I get hammered on taxes. Has anyone said what kind of money...
Sounds like a hell of a stepping stone.

I know being a single male I get hammered on taxes. Has anyone said what kind of money you will bring home after taxes on $550 in California?
Males pay more tax than females in the States?
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aeffertz 11/20/2016 10:54pm
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Leave it to Vital to bash a legitimate help wanted ad in the industry.

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Matthes wrote:
I don't know man, if you're 19-24 years old and want to be a mechanic this is great (although I wonder why it seems like Tedder...
I don't know man, if you're 19-24 years old and want to be a mechanic this is great (although I wonder why it seems like Tedder constantly needs mechanics?) way to get into the pits and learn what it takes. I think us former mechanic's ALL did it this way for the most part (except for Dan Worley who stepped right into a YOT job that I still bug him about).

If you want to make it to the top it takes sacrifices and you won't make much money at the beginning, that's the fact. I got 300 a week my first job and living on the road and eating out all week, the money didn't go far. But you get in, you work mega-hard, you make connections and you move up the ladder. The guy that helped me get my first job was Shane Drew and I was up in Canada talking to him about being a mechanic and how bad I wanted it. He told me "No one is going to just call you up in Canada so you need to be here" and that was it, I booked a one way trip in 1996 to meet up with him and I've never gone back.

I fail to see where anyone can say this is a bad deal if you want to be a pro race mechanic.
Just FYI, according to an online inflation calculator, $300 in 1996 has the same buying power as $462.20 today. So I guess the Tedder job is better. I honestly expected it to be more around $500-$600. Of course that doesn't take into account localized inflation in hot areas. I guess it is hard to imagine making that little amount of money now that I am in my 40's and a regular Al Bundy, LOL.

Keep up the great work Steve! You are great at what you do for the sport and all of us fans benefit tremendously from your work!
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kkawboy14 11/21/2016 6:21am
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So who got the job?
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Matthes wrote:
I don't know man, if you're 19-24 years old and want to be a mechanic this is great (although I wonder why it seems like Tedder...
I don't know man, if you're 19-24 years old and want to be a mechanic this is great (although I wonder why it seems like Tedder constantly needs mechanics?) way to get into the pits and learn what it takes. I think us former mechanic's ALL did it this way for the most part (except for Dan Worley who stepped right into a YOT job that I still bug him about).

If you want to make it to the top it takes sacrifices and you won't make much money at the beginning, that's the fact. I got 300 a week my first job and living on the road and eating out all week, the money didn't go far. But you get in, you work mega-hard, you make connections and you move up the ladder. The guy that helped me get my first job was Shane Drew and I was up in Canada talking to him about being a mechanic and how bad I wanted it. He told me "No one is going to just call you up in Canada so you need to be here" and that was it, I booked a one way trip in 1996 to meet up with him and I've never gone back.

I fail to see where anyone can say this is a bad deal if you want to be a pro race mechanic.
it's a good deal to get into something better, but financially it's really a bad deal.

I would be curious to see how many of Tedders Ex Mechanics have better jobs working for Teams in the industry.
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kkawboy14 11/21/2016 6:31am
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Matthes wrote:
I don't know man, if you're 19-24 years old and want to be a mechanic this is great (although I wonder why it seems like Tedder...
I don't know man, if you're 19-24 years old and want to be a mechanic this is great (although I wonder why it seems like Tedder constantly needs mechanics?) way to get into the pits and learn what it takes. I think us former mechanic's ALL did it this way for the most part (except for Dan Worley who stepped right into a YOT job that I still bug him about).

If you want to make it to the top it takes sacrifices and you won't make much money at the beginning, that's the fact. I got 300 a week my first job and living on the road and eating out all week, the money didn't go far. But you get in, you work mega-hard, you make connections and you move up the ladder. The guy that helped me get my first job was Shane Drew and I was up in Canada talking to him about being a mechanic and how bad I wanted it. He told me "No one is going to just call you up in Canada so you need to be here" and that was it, I booked a one way trip in 1996 to meet up with him and I've never gone back.

I fail to see where anyone can say this is a bad deal if you want to be a pro race mechanic.
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it's a good deal to get into something better, but financially it's really a bad deal. I would be curious to see how many of Tedders...
it's a good deal to get into something better, but financially it's really a bad deal.

I would be curious to see how many of Tedders Ex Mechanics have better jobs working for Teams in the industry.
It's all about who you meet and your own personality.

To me that's the whole goal of wanting to do that job.
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500guy wrote:
it's a good deal to get into something better, but financially it's really a bad deal. I would be curious to see how many of Tedders...
it's a good deal to get into something better, but financially it's really a bad deal.

I would be curious to see how many of Tedders Ex Mechanics have better jobs working for Teams in the industry.
Sounds like all of them, if you read the thread. Grinning
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JSmith wrote:
Just FYI, according to an online inflation calculator, $300 in 1996 has the same buying power as $462.20 today. So I guess the Tedder job is...
Just FYI, according to an online inflation calculator, $300 in 1996 has the same buying power as $462.20 today. So I guess the Tedder job is better. I honestly expected it to be more around $500-$600. Of course that doesn't take into account localized inflation in hot areas. I guess it is hard to imagine making that little amount of money now that I am in my 40's and a regular Al Bundy, LOL.

Keep up the great work Steve! You are great at what you do for the sport and all of us fans benefit tremendously from your work!
You sell woman's shoes?

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500guy wrote:
it's a good deal to get into something better, but financially it's really a bad deal. I would be curious to see how many of Tedders...
it's a good deal to get into something better, but financially it's really a bad deal.

I would be curious to see how many of Tedders Ex Mechanics have better jobs working for Teams in the industry.
Well duh...of course it's bad! LOL, they're all bad to start (except for Worley!) but they lead somewhere hopefully and if nothing else, it's quite a ride along the way.
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JSmith wrote:
Just FYI, according to an online inflation calculator, $300 in 1996 has the same buying power as $462.20 today. So I guess the Tedder job is...
Just FYI, according to an online inflation calculator, $300 in 1996 has the same buying power as $462.20 today. So I guess the Tedder job is better. I honestly expected it to be more around $500-$600. Of course that doesn't take into account localized inflation in hot areas. I guess it is hard to imagine making that little amount of money now that I am in my 40's and a regular Al Bundy, LOL.

Keep up the great work Steve! You are great at what you do for the sport and all of us fans benefit tremendously from your work!
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You sell woman's shoes?
Same buying power? The cost of gas then was about a 1.30, insurance was dirt cheap, and there was no law to buy health insurance if your employer didnt have it.

1 week of That amount wouldn't pay for most health insurance on a shit plan.

Do they have a big enough employee count to have an affordable plan?

Just remember, Jose wandering around the Home Depot parking lot wont go to work for less than 12-15 Under the table. They have their own union. If one guy jumps up and says 10 bucks, hes probably gonna get a beat down.
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500guy wrote:
it's a good deal to get into something better, but financially it's really a bad deal. I would be curious to see how many of Tedders...
it's a good deal to get into something better, but financially it's really a bad deal.

I would be curious to see how many of Tedders Ex Mechanics have better jobs working for Teams in the industry.
Starcrossed wrote:
Sounds like all of them, if you read the thread. Grinning
At least the last 3. If you read my post.
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They should trade the truck for a sprinter van and trailer. I don't see any class A cdl driver working for that. But there are plenty of financially illiterate people out there. ... I get way under bid on loads and work for my truck all the time to them.
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It's page 4, we've got ex mechanics, current mechanics, people balls deep in the industry and average joes with half a brain all commenting saying its a great opportunity and people still say "550pw tho". I'm 19 studying to be an engineer so I can one day work for these teams or even just working in R&D for these teams. In a couple of years when I'm qualified and a job asks for someone like me to even live off $400 pw, I will be on the next plane over. It's not about money in my opinion. It's about experience and don't tell me a year of 16 hour days working for a factory team won't be an experience.
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It's page 4, we've got ex mechanics, current mechanics, people balls deep in the industry and average joes with half a brain all commenting saying its...
It's page 4, we've got ex mechanics, current mechanics, people balls deep in the industry and average joes with half a brain all commenting saying its a great opportunity and people still say "550pw tho". I'm 19 studying to be an engineer so I can one day work for these teams or even just working in R&D for these teams. In a couple of years when I'm qualified and a job asks for someone like me to even live off $400 pw, I will be on the next plane over. It's not about money in my opinion. It's about experience and don't tell me a year of 16 hour days working for a factory team won't be an experience.
Guess rent/insurance/sewer/water/cell phone/gas/food (bare minimum) is all free in Cali these days....much to learn grasshopper and why the rest of us are like 550/week pre tax, tho....oh and since you're studying to be an engineer, don't forget your student loans pumpkin.
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Premix wrote:
Guess rent/insurance/sewer/water/cell phone/gas/food (bare minimum) is all free in Cali these days....much to learn grasshopper and why the rest of us are like 550/week pre tax...
Guess rent/insurance/sewer/water/cell phone/gas/food (bare minimum) is all free in Cali these days....much to learn grasshopper and why the rest of us are like 550/week pre tax, tho....oh and since you're studying to be an engineer, don't forget your student loans pumpkin.
for the 50th time in this thread, its still a great opportunity. Most 21 year olds in socal dont make that much, so why wouldnt they take a pay raise?
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for the 50th time in this thread, its still a great opportunity. Most 21 year olds in socal dont make that much, so why wouldnt they...
for the 50th time in this thread, its still a great opportunity. Most 21 year olds in socal dont make that much, so why wouldnt they take a pay raise?
Yep, I changed my opinion, it is a great opportunity , sure it's not really enough to live on but hopefully a good stepping stone.
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Yep, I changed my opinion, it is a great opportunity , sure it's not really enough to live on but hopefully a good stepping stone.
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mingham97 wrote:
It's page 4, we've got ex mechanics, current mechanics, people balls deep in the industry and average joes with half a brain all commenting saying its...
It's page 4, we've got ex mechanics, current mechanics, people balls deep in the industry and average joes with half a brain all commenting saying its a great opportunity and people still say "550pw tho". I'm 19 studying to be an engineer so I can one day work for these teams or even just working in R&D for these teams. In a couple of years when I'm qualified and a job asks for someone like me to even live off $400 pw, I will be on the next plane over. It's not about money in my opinion. It's about experience and don't tell me a year of 16 hour days working for a factory team won't be an experience.
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Guess rent/insurance/sewer/water/cell phone/gas/food (bare minimum) is all free in Cali these days....much to learn grasshopper and why the rest of us are like 550/week pre tax...
Guess rent/insurance/sewer/water/cell phone/gas/food (bare minimum) is all free in Cali these days....much to learn grasshopper and why the rest of us are like 550/week pre tax, tho....oh and since you're studying to be an engineer, don't forget your student loans pumpkin.
Costs per week in USD:
Renting a room (including bills) $150
Insurance $25
Food $100
Phone $15
Gas $50

Oh wicked, looks like I've got $190 left to be taxed or saved.
I'll have you know I am self sufficient off $350aud per week here in Australia really quite easily with enough money and savings to ride and buy the shit I need. And where I live on the coast, close to my uni and the city it's expensive but you learn to live easily and not like a snob. Have been doing this for over 12 months since I was 17. Student loans go on HECS which is an aussie interest free loan paid to you by the government and ill pay that off once I start paying tax.

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