Making $100K A Year As A Solar Roof Installer In New Jersey | On The Job

Ricky Gass, 25, is a solar roof installer for Solar Landscaping who lives in Linden, NJ. Depending on the scope of the job, he either makes non-rate wages of $22/hour or the prevailing wage of $65 an hour. If all goes to plan, Ricky expects to make $100,000 this year.
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Making $100K A Year As A Solar Roof Installer In New Jersey | On The Job

[@Brvnda]

what i love about this channel is it’s not the basic “oh, i make 100k from being a doctor,” or “i make this much by being a teacher, nurse, etc” you guys show people who work in different fields and are making good money, these fields often don’t get talked about in school and it’s so nice to see!

[@archishmansaha]

100K as a board certified doctor is pretty low imo

[@Brvnda]

@@archishmansaha oh idek what they make tbh, i know they make more than 100k , i just threw in a random number 🤣🤣

[@Neon_Dre]

Facts

[@TheFaka12]

I work as a Chief Officer on Superyachts. Traveling the worlds most exotic locations. Great pay, no taxes & no living Exp.

[@Brvnda]

@@TheFaka12 that’s amazing!

[@shaqshilariouslife6202]

I went to trade school with this guy and his personality and attitude is ten times better than this video. This hits me harder because as I watched it I knew in my heart her deserves it

[@ALCRAN2010]

They didn't mention the name of it, what trade school do you learn this at?

[@lamegamesunanimous3445]

@@ALCRAN2010 job corps

[@stevenedwards891]

He is a true testament that hard work pays off.

[@olivermerth5179]

True

[@Thompson7888]

This is actually the best time!

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[@isaiah1931]

I’m happy he could rebound after his trouble with the law. It’s important that people get exposure to the trades and showing outcomes like this are huge.

[@tinicoleofficial]

Bingo

[@kieranalonzo7734]

Grew up with this guy he’s come so far so proud him people from LND are up !!!

[@kaijaful]

Inspiring! More of this please! I'd love to see a 911 dispatcher, Plumber, Retail District Manager, etc. These careers pay very well with some education or on the job training! Keep flourishing, Ricky!

[@banshee1133]

Plumber's been done. The link's on the video.

[@brimmed]

911 dispatcher would be cool. Some girl I follow on instagram just got a job offer for it and is waiting for the background check. I'll try telling her to try and get on here lol. Retail district manager would be kinda lame. I worked at a macy's in college and the district manager was a tool. I worked at a best buy too and same thing

[@Essays4College]

Good to see CNBC young African-American men working and doing positive things. This is something the NY Post would never do. They're too focused on showing black-on-white crime. Good job CNBC and good job Ricky!

[@Tashas_Travels]

This was amazing to watch. Congratulations to this man and his kids are absolutely lucky to have him as a dad .

[@FinancialShinanigan]

This series is our generation's Dirty Jobs that shows careers most haven't thought of!

[@plogod9797]

Dirty Jobs is paid for by earth-destroying Big Oil. This is nothing like Dirty Jobs.

[@TheFaka12]

I'm a Chief Officer on a Superyacht. Lots of amazing alternatives out there.

[@ALCRAN2010]

@@TheFaka12 wow that must be interesting every day!

[@maheshshetty8393]

@@plogod9797 can you suggest some good career which is exciting and seems you are not working in a 9-5 desk jobs ?

[@itsDjjayy]

@@maheshshetty8393 I would like to know to

[@noobERNS_it]

When he got arrested, it probably stained his background. And I’m sure it may have been difficult for him to secure a job anywhere “working odd job”, to see him making this amount of $ just shows that no matter the background people can go out into the world and make things happen.

[@SYDAirlineEnthusiast]

Yes and it’s more surprising when people without the criminal record as well as all the qualifications still can’t secure a job.

[@TheDanaYiShow]

Love the showcase of "non-traditional" jobs! Trade/vocational schools are such a good alternative to college that some people don't know about/don't think about!

[@mspishposh]

Very inspiring video! Gotta love seeing young people doing jobs that’s not discussed enough. Especially one that is aiding to our environment.

[@annastayziaa]

out of all the CNBC make it stories I've been watching, this one is the one that is making me tear up. I'm so proud of him 🥺

[@mathmixtape1367]

Congrats from Australia man! It's great to see a young guy turn his life around and do well.

[@eggsoverbreezy6264]

I'm from Newark, born in Shorthills. I love seeing this brother succeed, absolutely inspirational seeing more people from my city making it out of the blackhole of sadness that is Newark, NJ.

[@annastayziaa]

CNBC make it, please do more stories on Black people in these series. we want more❤️

[@FrugalFam1]

*Not everyday your dad wins the lottery!* 🙌

[@egreaves1]

yeah, they just flew past that part!! like what’s the story there.

[@iamkerenlouise]

much respect to this young man. he shows us that we don't all have to be about that college life , to do well in one's life's journey. there are other options....thank goodness.😊

[@InvestorCenter]

More people like this man going to trade school. Less useless college degrees. This video shows that learning a trade can change your life

[@hannanordstrom6]

THESE VIDS MAKE MY DAY I LOVE THEM

[@paulawhite5699]

This is SUCH a fantastic story, on so many levels. Keep shining!!!

[@jacklitz6024]

Congrats, Solar’s created so many opportunities for people!.. I’d imagine in the future he could partner with a residential solar company especially on the East Coast and be the head installer with his experience and make x2 - x3 what he’s making now.. The futures bright in the solar industry!

[@brimmed]

What is a head installer? Do they just oversee the job?

[@CalebOliver]

Congrats Rick! It’s so inspiring to see people my age doing well and thriving! I wish you well! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@olivermerth5179]

This is a lesson to everyone who had/has been in bad situations in life. It is never too late to start over and do good .. all it takes is work , search for a new opportunity/chance in life , or take it when it passes by This story is insperational to a pesron of colour like me , and I'm not even from the US

[@kphillip92]

Congrats brother. More people need to see that going to school and racking up tens to hundreds of thousands of debt isn't the only path to success. Trades are a great option. That weather though, sounds excruciating.

[@JerryRegistre]

Big up bro, keep doing your thing 🙌🏽 stay hungry and healthy

[@IjeomaEjiogu]

Just brilliant. Loved this spotlight. Go, Ricky!

[@tjjames6455]

Keep up the good work young man, very inspiring!!

[@kidbrandon23]

respect my brother keep grinding you got out and you moved on from what happened and you been on your grind!!!!

[@KhaoticKim]

Look at how diverse his work team is. Beautiful! ❤

[@SAnderson54]

He made some mistakes, bounced back, and takes care of his responsibilities. Proud of this brotha!

[@EwYoureCringe]

I hope this series can do one on Histology technicians! I teach histo techniques at a community college and it is a field many people don’t know about. People think the only way to do science is to have a PhD but it’s so far from the truth. It is a good field and with some experience you can make ~70-90k

[@alexdonahue7564]

This is so inspirational! Thanksgiving for sharing your story with us

[@OwenRULESSS]

An inspiration to his family and all of KZbin 🤩🤩

[@flyymal]

Broo im a solar installer & being in commercial & NOT working weekends & having scale pay is what we all dream for! Big ups to you on that brotha!

[@jamillahbrooks597]

Keep Going!!Never STOP!BLESSINGS

[@json8288]

Love these videos. Hope they reach young people who've already decided that college isn't in their future and are into the trades. Do it. There are lots of paths available and the trades are a reputable career path.

[@akin242002]

Very inspiring story. Also working in freezing conditions is very dangerous. It shows his hard work and dedication.

[@trailer1210]

This man is a Hero! Truly inspirational!!! Another gem from CNBC Make It!!! Amazing comeback from the trouble with the law. People need to hear these kinda stories! The program by DOL is F awesome too! Kudos! 🎉🎉🎉✨✨✨✌✌✌ PS: An awesome Dad! Those kids are lucky!!!

[@nowthatsme9555]

yo Ricky love what you doing man keep going up gang🖤

[@MerrilDiniz]

A very inspiring story. Keep it up Ricky!

[@3seosa851]

Love this being a kid from newark myself

[@menguardingtheirownwallets6791]

Last week I talked to a solar panel installer, he came to the store searching for a 'tether' for his tools. I asked him about his job and he makes only $4/hr more than minimum wage, and the company has let go of half of his team due to lack of demand for solar with the slowing economy. That made me really happy to have my current job at the hardware store where I am making $2 more than minimum wage, and I don't have to risk my life climbing up onto roofs all day long.

[@salinaford2190]

I love this keep up the good Work 💪💪

[@dlg5485]

Please keep on highlighting the skilled trades! We need to stop sending the message to kids that college is the only answer. I am so glad to see a renewed focus on the trades because there are huge shortages in the trades that jobless young people could be filling if they were presented with that option early on, in high school.

[@gmaingwithcott6615]

Great job, very very inspiring.👍

[@bijoubijou7500]

Excellent feature. Ricky is a great example of the possibilities that exist for formerly incarcerated individuals.

[@chrispinder96]

Proud of you Ricky! 💪🏿💪🏿

[@beverlysanchez617]

Amazing! Good for you!!!😊

[@jay-t1030]

I wish the Solar Energy industry existed in the part of the US I currently live in, I would totally become a Solar Panel Technician.

[@Jenaeworld]

Very inspirational! 🙌🏾

[@adriennem1003]

Love this story. Believing in yourself & pushing through adversity makes his success much sweeter.

[@ExiaMyers]

congrats mane I'm happy for you

[@tina360]

Keep up the hard work and god bless you

[@morriselee]

Every hard worker deserves respect from all. Collectively they make the society running smoothly. Every healthy and able human that is lazy and only wants to get something for nothing, commit crime to take free stuff, or take handouts for granted should be condemned. The world would be a much better place with more of the former respectable people and less of the latter parasites.

[@BlackManTravels]

Great to see a fellow brotha doing his thing. Keep up the amazing work and progression.

[@BlaxKid22]

Yeah bro proud of you fam!! I'm a solar bol too!

[@greaterpatersonoic]

I think this is great story. Our organization hopes to get more involved in this industry.

[@nooshinadib6626]

very proud of you!

[@simonscowled9925]

Turned his life around, is present in his children's lives, productive member of society

[@BACKDOORMEDIA97]

This my brother ‼️‼️💯

[@caprinathomas2106]

amazing great job.🙏👌

[@electricalmaintenancetroub5172]

Proud of you bro!!!

[@Getitgirlllll4717]

I'm so proud of you!

[@jeffrx]

Nice story about a young guy beating the odds. Keep working hard!

[@Jazzy869]

We LOVE to see it!!

[@lastpolarbearcub]

The clean energy transition is creating opportunities for so many!

[@thatssojayah6886]

This is a beautiful story

[@Rashaadthegr8]

Another brother making 6 figures. That's what's up!

[@Trillzzy3]

But taking care of 2 kids and 2 woman , he’s prolly only seeing $30-40K

[@Rashaadthegr8]

@@Trillzzy3 2 women?

[@Trillzzy3]

@@Rashaadthegr8 in the video he says he takes care of both of his kids mothers

[@Rashaadthegr8]

@@Trillzzy3 oh wow 😲

[@MR.B1004.]

I'm proud you turned your life around. Make sure to save and invest the majority of your money. Also, make sure to put money away for your children's education, home, or business.

[@ConnConnRay]

I love it!

[@Garpot]

Respect to Ricky and what he is doing! Lakewood, NJ!!

[@NurseViv]

That’s what’s up! Keep stackin, no more babies (LOL), and wait to get married.. you doing very well no need to rush into anything! 🙌🏽👍🏽

[@oco987]

Good for him.

[@7.mikeyyy]

That’s my Bro💙

[@ANGELSLVME]

Trade schools get such a bad rep!, but do you know how to fix a leaking sink, repair a Car, Fix electrical problems?, that’s why we need Plumbers, Electricians, Welders, Auto Repair Mechanics!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@pablohooligan743]

Being a solar pv technician is so cool.

[@TheMILLZ13]

What’s up Graham, it’s guys here!

[@bluestonemetallic7]

….the ROI for college degree is always uncertain (unless they’re professional or marketable college degrees)…whereas ROI for trade school certificate is much better….especially one will develop valuable knowledge and skill sets.

[@El_Senor_Araujo]

Jersey represent Elizabeth in the Building

[@jaynette2011]

Awesome

[@shahjehan]

Humble guy

[@Azunuvola]

What a sweet guy with healthy goals. Did I miss his financial breakdown and budgets pie chart or this video doesn’t have one?

[@adjahnithermot2275]

No budget breakdowns for the On The Job series

[@Azunuvola]

@@adjahnithermot2275 Thanks!

[@Steve-hi1db]

Ricky On that Gass👍

[@lildoner25]

I want to learn that

[@aliali-ce3yf]

great video. more trade school videos. these types of jobs should be discussed while people are in grade school. the traditional route is not for everyone.

[@thetruth7089]

I'm in school for this at devry university I graduate with my associates in November hopefully continue and get a bachelor's as well

[@hamzamberu6207]

CNBC should also feature the guy with dreadlocks :)

[@johngiddens8101]

Loved that his best day on the job was when his daughter was born.

[@Mostdope5o]

So where do I apply? I’m 25 as well making more than 55% less ..

[@BD-uc1sk]

I have a question is the wage the same with each company..I was a electrician and didn't make anything close to that..

[@Nickelchainz]

Love to see it, hope he doesn't get complacent & finish a degree related to his job/certifications

[@clarkwall5368]

Good man make the 💰

[@hojaeyun6747]

Where can I get a school course to be a solar installer in New York?

[@diywebsiteguy]

Great job! making money is easy if you can do hard. Not everyone can do the hard.

[@jessicachang9656]

First time we see a lottery winner (the dad)

[@lukebradley7879]

At just 25, This guy makes more than most people with bachelors degree or masters

[@SYDAirlineEnthusiast]

Yes, which is why I am surprised. Unless a doctor or a senior software engineer.

[@donaldsawyer2618]

God Bless. I can’t stand the cold

[@kamilahdouglas1609]

Who else is thinking about becoming a certified solar panel installer now?

[@alp.9672]

No. Roofing sucks but good for him. It’s not a job you want to do as you get older.

[@itsDjjayy]

@@alp.9672 Exactly u slip u fall u crack and never smile back 😁

[@alp.9672]

@@itsDjjayy I met a kid way back who fell off a roof, make matters worse he was like working under the table cash.