What are the responsibilities and job description for the (Solar) Site Surveyor position at Our World Energy?
About us
Our World Energy was founded with a client-centric model that allows us to focus exclusively on serving our clients as one of the Nation’s leading residential solar installers. Our persistent focus on the customer experience guarantees a positive outcome and ultimately, money saved. We are backed by over $5 Billion in funding, and alongside our install partners, we are leading the way towards a 100% sustainable planet.
About This Role
As a Site Surveyor, your job duties will include, provide professional site auditing services to obtain and communicate the necessary technical data to these teams for the preparation of project scope information needed to adequately propose a solar system design, as well as provide permit ready documents needed to facilitate the installation of solar systems.
Responsibilities
- As a Site Surveyor, you will be our primary point of contact on the ground and integrally involved with the entire process of helping customers go solar
- Effectively manage your schedule to complete several time sensitive tasks daily
- Create detailed rooftop map layout for solar arrays including roof layout dimensions and all roof penetrations (pipes, vents etc.)
- Performs site survey appointments as scheduled, collecting site information and preparing deliverable packages for downstream teams
- Collect detailed shading data using designated software and applications
- Conduct a physical site audit using auditing tools including a tablet PC, measuring devices, CRM application/equipment, a digital camera, and other related equipment
- Prepare site audit documents as needed to coordinate with design/engineering department to produce permit-ready documents
- Clearly understand simple geometry as it relates to calculating area and material panel layouts on projects
- Surveyors must be responsible and able to manage their own schedule to ensure that all necessary tasks are followed through on, with minimal outside management
- Adhere to all safety requirements and regulations
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Ability to understand, read, and comprehends contract documents, plans and written and verbal communication skills required in order to prepare site audit documents and conduct site audit meetings with customers
- 1 year of roof work or general construction experience is preferred.
- Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment screening requirements and have valid drivers license
- Lift up to 45lbs and climb a ladder to multiple story homes
- The ideal candidate will be skilled, motivated, willing to learn, and reliable
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to safely handle power tools and hand tools as well as materials such as: ladders, inverters, solar panels, panel boards, batteries, and other similar electrical equipment, lumber, roofing materials, etc
- Excellent customer service and strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attendance is essential for the team to achieve success
- Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
- Must be able to work at great heights including on rooftops, climbing ladders, and stairs
- Must be able to work in extreme environments (example: hot sun, cold, crawl spaces, attics etc.)
- Prolonged periods of repetitious duties including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods
- Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment screening requirements and have valid driver's license while maintaining a clean driving record
Benefits
- Competitive Medical, Dental & Vision Options
- Company equipment and vehicle, applicable to certain jobs
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Six (6) Observed holidays
- High-energy, fun, and friendly culture
- Opportunity for career development and advancement with a rapidly growing company
- Employee Referral program
- ** Competitive salary**
Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Solar: 1 year (Preferred)
- Construction: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25