Roof Lead (m/w/d)

Job Description

Join an established and innovative company in the fast-growing solar industry.

We offer an extensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Insurance
• 401K
• $50,000 life insurance policy fully paid for by Freedom Forever
• Medical Reimbursement Accounts (HSA & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time-Off

Position Summary

The Roof Lead will work under the Crew lead and will provide leadership and technical expertise to the installation teams.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities

• Communicate the necessary job status data to the Crew Lead to assure the successful completion of solar arrays/systems installations
• Lead efforts for safe working practices for the Freedom Forever installation team
• Primary focus will be on re-roof jobs; work on solar PV Installation jobs when needed
• Pulling inventory for each roof work for installation jobs
• Document completion of completed installation
• Ensure job sites are left clean
• Attend mandatory training sessions on new products, installation methodology and safety tailgate meetings
• May perform required travel for extended periods at a time
• Provide and maintain a current driver's license and a clean driving record to safely operate a company vehicle
• Assemble all components of a residential solar system
• Handle trenching and concrete work
• Structurally mount racking and electrical equipment and effectively seal penetrations
• Maintain a clean work site and safe working environment
• Properly use Personal Protective Equipment
• Attend mandatory training sessions and tailgate meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must have a minimum of 1+ year experience, including at least 6 months of leading a crew.
• Must have electrical and roof racking experience
• Good motivation with an attention to productivity, detail and safety.
• Able to work safety with heights on ladders and in confined areas
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks
• Must be willing and able to climb ladders, stairs, work on rooftops and able to work on your feet for long periods of time
• Be able to lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to work in extreme environments (example: hot sun, cold, rain, crawl spaces, etc.)
• Well skilled with power and hand tools as well as showing others how to safely use them.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Must have a valid state driver's license and have a clean driving record

Physical Demands

• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Stand for long periods of time
• Walk or run for long periods of time
• Climb ladders, scaffolds, or poles
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out
• Repeat the same movements
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away
• Determine the distance between objects
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
• Understand the speech of another person
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness
• Move two or more limbs together (for example: two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired
• Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet
• While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side
• lift 50+ pounds