Solar Installer (m/w/d)

Job Description

The Solar Installer is responsible for hands-on system installation, ensuring site safety, prepping job sites, providing high-quality and an exceptional customer experience, and assisting in resolving on-site issues as needed. This role is hands-on and growth-oriented for candidates interested in the solar industry or electrical field of work. Solar Installers become registered as Unlicensed Electrical Apprentices and their hours accrue towards qualification as Journeyworker Electrician license, should they so desire to pursue that route.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Perform physical installation of systems/equipment (including but not limited to wire management, mounting, and assembling).
• Use power tools, ladders, digging equipment, and other tools while adhering to safety plans and guidelines.
• Communicate with clients, supervisors, and other applicable stakeholders regarding project status.
• Identify and resolve issues that arise during installations.
• Ensure job sites are kept clean, organized, and safe.
• Prepare job sites for installations.
• Maintain security of equipment issued to each project and notify supervisor of discrepancies or damages.
• Adhere to and enforce Site Safety Plans to ensure crew and own safety.

Other Duties

• Other duties and tasks as assigned by management.

Skills/Qualifications

• Experience working with hand tools and power tools (preferred).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organization skills.
• Thrives in a team environment.
• Resourceful and creative.
• Positive and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Must complete and clear an MVR (motor vehicle report) background screen and be able to successfully drive a company vehicle and/or trailer for work related purposes.
• Must complete, acquire, and maintain DOT Medical certification.

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable working extended hours in extreme environments/climate (cold, heat, wind, etc) (frequent).
• Regularly encounter pitched roofs, at heights (with proper safety gear).
• Prolonged periods of walking, standing, and lifting (frequent).
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50-75 lbs. at a time (frequent).
• Must be able to transport and drive for short and long distances for work related events/job sites and be able to travel with crew for occasional overnight, or multiple night, trips within our service area (including but not limited to: MN, WI, IA, SD, ND, NE).

Compensation & Benefits

• This is a full-time position with an expected starting base pay rate of $20.00 per hour (over time eligible), with additional opportunities for pay increases at 90 days and 180 days of service based on performance.
• Voluntary enrollment in company sponsored Electrical Apprentice Training program (after 1st season).
• PTO accrual per hour will be .03847, up to 80 hours annually (120 hours annually after year 1).
• 6 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday.
• Dental + vision insurance (free for individual).
• Health insurance (free individual option).
• 401K with company match (eligible after 90 days, age 21+).
• Discretionary Profit Sharing Bonus based on company performance.
• Free employee assistance plan.
• Much more!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (EEO)

All Energy Solar is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location that we facilitate. All Energy Solar is a proud promoter of employment opportunities to our Military and Veterans.