Crew Lead

Job Description

Are you a skilled solar installer with leadership experience? Do you take pride in quality work and motivating your team to perform at their best? Join Freedom Forever, one of the fastest-growing solar companies in the U.S., and take your career to the next level as a Crew Lead. We offer competitive pay, install bonuses, full benefits, and real opportunities for advancement.

Benefits We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• $50K Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Branch Performance Bonuses
• Install Bonu Pay range $28 to $33/hr. + Bonuses + benefits + Opportunities for advancement

Position Summary

As a Crew Lead, you'll be responsible for coordinating and executing residential solar installations from start to finish. You'll lead by example on the roof, ensure safety and quality standards are met, and keep your team productive and motivated. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, field-based environment.

What You'll Do

• Supervise and lead the installation crew on residential solar projects.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to high-quality standards.
• Mount racking, modules, and electrical equipment.
• Communicate with the Roof Lead and Branch Manager regarding project updates or changes.
• Complete job documentation, collect data and photos, and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain and manage truck inventory, tools, and materials.
• Troubleshoot and resolve installation issues on-site.
• Drive company vehicle to and from job sites safely.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Experience:

• Minimum 1+ year of solar installation experience.
• At least 6 months of experience leading a crew.
• Electrical and roof racking experience required.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work at heights, on ladders, and in confined spaces.
• Physically able to lift 50+ pounds and work in various weather conditions.
• Skilled with hand and power tools, and able to train others in their safe use.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Benefits We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• $50K Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Biweekly Performance Bonuses
• Install Bonuses

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a criminal history check, MVR check, and a 9-panel drug screen (includes Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Opiates, PCP, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, Methaqualone, Propoxyphene).
• Travel to job sites is required; must be able to drive a personal vehicle if needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

Employees of Freedom Forever must submit to a criminal history check, MVR check and a 9-panel drug screen that includes the following: Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Opiates, Phencyclidine (PCP), Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, Methaqualone, Propoxyphene.

Job based in Illinois not seeking remote employees.