Solar Installer

About This Role

This Installer position is a critical member of a solar installation construction team, working in partnership with the Foreperson and Lead Installer to complete residential solar installation projects. It is best suited for someone passionate about solar installation, field safety, and working with others.

Responsibilities

• Ensure personal, crew, and job site safety at all times and participate in training sessions on new products, installation methodology, and safety
• Review inventory at the loading dock to ensure the assigned crew truck is stocked adequately
• Complete layout and assemble solar modules, the racking, mechanical and structural mounts, electrical equipment, and tools in preparation for installation as specified in the project plan
• Apply weather sealing to roofing structure, building, or support mechanisms
• Perform project clean up including the client site and installation vehicle to ensure a clean and orderly job site and work environment

Requirements

• Previous solar, construction, or military experience preferred but not required
• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures, including the ability to identify and report safety hazards, and the ability to encourage others to work safely
• Ability to get along with customers and coworkers in a courteous and professional manner
• Proven ability to meet due dates, metrics, and impact results both individually and as a great teammate in a fast-paced, team-based environment

Physical Demands

• Ability to transport materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks (up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance)
• Ability to work on rooftops with various angles and surfaces which requires frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, turning, standing, and balance
• Ability to climb ladders
• Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions including but not limited to: excessive noise, extreme heat, extreme cold, wet environment, and humidity
• Ability to frequently utilize hand functions requiring fine motor skills, including but not limited to: fine manipulation, grasping, and pinching
• Ability to work within the safe range of equipment such as ladders, fall protection harnesses, and other personal protective equipment
• Ability to work and maintain balance on roofs and other areas of height
• Ability to work in the sun and possibly low light conditions
• Ability to walk on rafters, roof tiles, and roof shingles without damage
• Ability to distinguish colors such as red, black, yellow, white, green
• Ability to work in confined spaces such as attics, basements, and crawl spaces which requires kneeling and crouching