Commercial Solar Lead

Job Description

The Commercial Solar Lead is responsible for leading a crew of installers and installation projects. Responsibilities include hands-on system installation, ensuring site safety, reading technical plans, and assisting with on-site coordination. This role is hands-on, involving the physical installation of commercial solar systems while ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Lead on-site installation projects, ensuring quality and compliance with company standards.
• Ensure and enforce crew safety by regularly communicating and adhering to Site Safety Plans.
• Perform physical installation of systems/equipment (including but not limited to wiring, mounting, and assembling).
• Read and interpret technical drawings, plans, and/or instructions.
• 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.
• Professionally and efficiently complete required paperwork.
• Monitor crew goal achievements and communicate applicable metrics to stakeholders.
• Delegate tasks to Installers and monitor on-site progress.

Skills/Qualifications

• 1 or more years leading solar installation experience (required).
• 2+ years of rooftop or construction experience (required).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic tool knowledge.
• Ability to read blueprints or installation diagrams.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organization skills.
• Basic leadership abilities and willingness to grow into a lead role.
• Thrives in a team environment.
• Resourceful and creative.
• Positive and professional demeanor.
• Ability and willingness to drive a company vehicle and/or trailer for work-related purposes; and meet the company's driving standards/requirements.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
  • Must successfully complete and clear an MVR (motor vehicle report) background screen.
  • Must complete, obtain, and maintain DOT (Department of Transportation) Medical Certification, as required.
• Must complete, acquire, and maintain Registered Unlicensed Electrician registration or other necessary certifications as required by locality.

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 pounds. 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: IL, IA, MN, WI).

Compensation & Benefits

• This is a full-time position (non-exempt/overtime eligible) with a pay rate of $25.00 - $35.00 hourly, with additional opportunities for pay increases at 90 days and 180 days based on performance.
• This position is prevailing wage eligible.
• Additional training and electrical apprenticeship opportunities eligible.
• 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.
• Company-provided training and continuing education.
• Much more!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.