Sr. Crew Lead

Join an established and innovative company in the fast-growing solar industry and enjoy strong pay rate + install bonuses + benefits + advancement opportunities!

We offer an extensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Insurance
• $50K Life Insurance
• 401K
• Medical Reimbursement Accounts (HSA & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time-Off
• Biweekly Install bonuses

Pay range $28 to $35

POSITION SUMMARY

A Senior Crew Lead is responsible for coordinating residential installs of each system efficiently, in a timely and in a quality manner. Working directly with the local managers to focus on areas of improvement needed in the field, training installers in new disciplines, and being tasked with projects that require extra attention. Good leadership, good communication and documentation skills while working on the roof.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the supervision of the entire installation project
• Responsible for supervising safety on the job
• Complete installation on various roof types as well as ground mounts
• Responsible for supervising quality and efficiency of work performed on site
• Communicating with Roof Lead and Branch Manager on any changes needed to be performed
• Mount racking, modules, and electrical equipment
• Thoroughly and completely filling out job documents
• Collecting data and photos for each job
• Make sure the roof top teamwork as a team to improve productivity on getting projects completed
• Work with underperforming teams and implement processes in their workday to increase efficiency
• Identify quality installers who are capable of being given more jobsite responsibilities
• Review projects for level of quality, cleanliness, and completion
• Work with inspection team to identify crews who are unsuccessfully passing inspections and focus on the shortfalls
• Train all installers in new disciplines, such as battery installations, extensive electrical work, etc.
• Work directly with local management to formulate weekly, monthly goals
• Coordinate completion of escalated projects – great customer communication necessary
• Drive Company vehicle to and from jobs safely
• Responsible for the truck tools and material inventory
• Responsible for supervision of fixing and troubleshooting projects
• Cleanup of job site
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education & Certifications:

• High School Graduate or GED

Experience:

• Must have a minimum of 3+ year experience, including at least 6 months of leading a crew.
• Must have electrical and roof racking experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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.)
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Must have a valid state driver's license and have a clean driving record

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

(Employee is required to travel for business purposes, not including commute to and from work.) If required to travel, must have a valid Driver's License/Insurance and the ability to drive a personal vehicle to different sites.

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.