Lead Installer
$54,912–$73,237 year
On-siteBakersfield, California, United States
Job Summary
Review inventory at the loading dock to ensure the crew truck is adequately stocked. Layout and assemble solar modules, mechanical mounts, electrical equipment, and tools in preparation for installation. Apply weather sealing to roofing structures and assemble racking, panels, or support systems as specified in the project plan. Perform project clean-up including the client site and installation vehicle while maintaining personal, crew, and job site safety at all times. Lead the crew through safe, effective, and efficient installations by providing technical expertise and support to fellow members. When assigned, assist with solar battery installations and serve as acting Foreperson in the Foreperson's absence.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous solar installation experience
- Equivalent construction or military experience
- Clean driving record
- Ability to pass a driving background check
- 21 years of age
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to identify and report safety hazards
- Ability to encourage others to work safely
- Ability to establish rapport, build relationships and loyalty with external and internal customers and coworkers
- Ability to remain tactful when communicating
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and key metrics
- Willingness and ability to participate in the Power+ programs
- Ability to perform comparable work in other departments
- Ability to perform work in other departments already skilled in
- Works independently
- Team player
- Drives results in a fast paced, team based environment
- Willingness to assist teammates
- Ability to build strong relationships to achieve company and department goals
- Solid logical decision making
- Troubleshooting skills
- Ability to problem solve in a timely and effective manner
- Good judgment
- Ability to take ownership of issues or questions
- Ability to escalate problems to the appropriate persons
- Ability to follow up accordingly with the customer
- Ability to transport materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks (up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance)
- Ability to work on rooftops with various angles and surfaces
- Ability to work in confined spaces such as attics, basements, and crawl spaces
- Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions including but not limited to: excessive noise, extreme heat, extreme cold, wet environment, and humidity
- Ability to frequently utilize hand functions requiring fine motor skills including but not limited to: fine manipulation, grasping, and pinching
- Ability to work within the safe range of equipment such as ladders, fall protection harnesses and other personal protective equipment
- Ability to work and maintain balance on roofs and other areas of height
- Ability to work in the sun and possibly low light conditions
- Ability to walk on rafters, roof tiles, and roof shingles without damage
- Ability to distinguish colors such as red, black, yellow, white, green
- Ability to hear verbal commands and warnings
- Ability to work with chemicals using appropriate protections
- 5% travel required
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