Electrical Installer
Description
Position Summary:
Freedom Forever is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Electrical Installer to join our residential solar installation team in Illinois. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and performing electrical work for solar PV systems, ensuring installations are completed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with all applicable codes and standards. This is a hands-on position offering competitive pay, bonuses, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a fast-growing solar company.
Pay range $27 to $34 + biweekly bonuses + benefits
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely install and wire residential solar PV systems.
- Assemble all electrical components of solar installations.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues in PV systems.
- Ensure installations meet NEC, OSHA, AHJ, and utility requirements.
- Perform conduit bending (EMT) and attic conduit runs.
- Upload job status updates and photos to company database.
- Provide excellent customer service throughout the installation process.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Communicate effectively with the Crew Lead and team members.
- Document work through photos and completion reports.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education & Certifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Valid electrician license preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of electrical installation and repair experience.
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of current NEC codes.
- Ability to read and interpret single- and three-line drawings.
- Proficient with hand and power tools used in electrical work.
- Experience replacing residential electrical services and distribution panels.
- Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage work efficiently and meet deadlines.
- Must maintain a clean driving record and pass a driving background check.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds throughout the workday.
- Comfortable standing, climbing, kneeling, and working at heights.
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity for detailed electrical work.
- Ability to work in various weather conditions and physically demanding environments.
Travel Requirements:
- Must be able to travel to job sites as needed.
- Valid driver’s license and insurance required.
- Must be able to drive a personal or company vehicle.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- $50K Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- HSA & FSA Options
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Biweekly Install Bonuses
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Additional Requirements:
- Must pass a criminal history check, MVR check, and 9-panel drug screen.
- This is an on-site role based in Illinois — remote work is not available.
HIGH PRIORITY
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.