Solar Crew Lead

Empower Solar is a full service, residential solar installer looking for experienced and driven individuals to join our ever-growing team! The Crew Lead is responsible overseeing the assigned Installers and work as part of a team installing all photovoltaic system components and electrical equipment ensuring successful, complete solar installation.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead Solar installation on site
• Responsible for the care and safety of the crew members on jobsites.
• Assures completeness of Installation from Roof to Electrical
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Collect data and photos during and at the end of each project
• Organize, lead and train crews to complete projects within company’s SOP’s
• Knowledge and experience with installation of Battery Back-up systems
• Complete projects within given time frames and budgets
• Maintain high levels of quality assurance and control, with an emphasis on crew safety
• Submit documentation of completed work (photos, checklist, updates)
• Competently delegate work amongst crew and resolve potential crew issues
• Diagnose and troubleshoot system malfunctions and operational issues
• Communicate with customers in a professional, considerate, and respectful manner, answering all questions and complaints to the best of your ability
• Other tasks duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years’ solar installation experience in both commercial and residential applications
• Knowledge of basic residential, commercial and battery storage installations
• Minimum 1 year of leading a crew of 3 or more
• Ability to work in challenging environments (hot sun, cold, wind, tight spaces, etc.)
• Capable of standing for long stretches of time and working at heights (on rooftops, climb ladders and stairs)
• Ability to safely handle tools and materials commonly found in the construction and solar industries, such as: ladders, inverters, solar panels, panel boards and other similar electrical equipment, lumber, roofing materials, etc.
• Self-motivated with an attention to productivity, detail and safety
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during work, including but not limited to peers and customers
• Ability to read basic solar and electrical plans
• Strong work ethic and excellent communication and documentation skills

Benefits:
We offer employees working full-time comprehensive benefits, including health coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401K, paid Holidays off, and Sick Leave.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, climb, crawl, push, pull, reach, sit, stand, climb ladders, and work with various tools and equipment. Must be able to operate a pallet jack and forklift. Have to ability to listen, understand, and communicate in writing and verbally.

Requirements:

• Clean driving and background record
• Valid Driver's License
• The ability to travel within CA based on project location.
• Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment screening requirements

Pay Range:

The expected pay range for this position at one of our California branches is $65,000-$145,000. This range reflects the actual range of earnings of employees in this position for 2024. The pay structure for this position is a base hourly rate of $20.00-$25.00 per hour for Crew Leads, plus additional piece rate structure as follows: $8 per panel installed for completed projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of solar experience do you have?
• How many years of solar crew lead do you have?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $145,000