Solar Installer (Residential)
Description
Competitive Pay + Install Bonuses
Are you ready to do work that truly makes a difference? Freedom Forever is striving to be the number one solar installation company in the nation and brighten the states with our solar energy. We are looking for driven and motivated individuals with a vision to thrive in our fast-paced, high-energy environment. Here at Freedom Forever, we are problem solvers, servant leaders, and disruptors! We are proud to say that our company has ranked TOP 500 fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. 500 three years in a row!
Are you ready to do work that truly makes a difference? Freedom Forever is striving to be the number one solar installation company in the nation and brighten the states with our solar energy. We are looking for driven and motivated individuals with a vision to thrive in our fast-paced, high-energy environment. Here at Freedom Forever, we are problem solvers, servant leaders, and disruptors! We are proud to say that our company has ranked TOP 500 fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. 500 three years in a row!
Freedom Forever is currently hiring Installers for our Bend, OR Branch! We offer extremely competitive bonuses to reward our excellent teams and staff. We pay hourly rates +monthly installation bonuses as well! We also offer an extensive benefits package which includes:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Care Insurance
- 401K
- Medical Reimbursement Accounts (HSA & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- $25k Life Insurance covered 100% by Freedom Forever
- Paid Time-Off
POSITION SUMMARY:
As an Installer II, your responsibilities are to assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assemble all components of a residential solar system
- Handle trenching and concrete work
- Prepping layout following Lead’s directions & following plan details
- Structurally mount racking and electrical equipment and effectively seal penetrations
- Maintain a clean work site and safe working environment
- Properly use Personal Protective Equipment
- Ensure job sites are left clean
- Attend mandatory training sessions on new products, installation methodology and safety tailgate meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Certifications:
- High School Graduate or GED
Experience:
- 1+ years of residential solar experience and/or HVAC, Roofing, and related fields
- Must have electrical and roof racking experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- 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
- Ability to work in extreme environments (example: hot sun, cold, rain, crawl spaces, etc.)
- 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
- Must have a valid state driver's license
- Must have a clean driving record
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ABILITIES
- Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
- Stand for long periods of time
- Walk or run for long periods of time
- Climb ladders, scaffolds, or poles
- Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl
- Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out
- Repeat the same movements
- See details of objects that are less than a few feet away
- Determine the distance between objects
- Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects
- Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls
- Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm
- Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
- Understand the speech of another person
- Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects
- See differences between colors, shades, and brightness
- Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place
- Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired
- Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
- React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet
- While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side
- Lift 50+ pounds
HIGH PRIORITY
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.