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Job: Solar Installer 1 (06-13-115)

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Title Solar Installer 1 (06-13-115)
Compensation Commensurate with experience, comprehensive benefits
Location North Bay, CA
Job Information

We are looking for a solar installer to work on solar construction projects, usually working on the roof, transferring from one task to another where demands require varied construction experience and the ability to work without close supervision by performing the duties described below.
 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist Lead Installer with quality solar PV installations in the following areas: roof penetrations, assembling, racking, panel attachment, grounding, homeruns, wire combiner box, and performing voltage testing
  • Read plans, make calculations, and lay out components by measuring distances, snapping/pulling lines
  • Cut, bolt, screw, weld, and attach solar components and structures
  • Use drills, reciprocal saw, chop saw, level, square, tape measure, ladders, sledge hammer, etc.
  • Work with wood, steel, concrete, and aluminum
  • Cut roof membrane and install flashing
  • Apply caulking compounds by hand or with caulking gun to seal crevices
  • Run conduit, copper pipe, flex, and pull wire
  • Mount pipe hangers, cut and attach insulating material
  • Ensure all necessary materials and tools arrive to the job site
  • Assist with overall crew and job site safety; staging materials, tools and loading trucks; general ground support; general site preparation and cleanup
  • Participate in regular safety trainings
  • Help complete installation reports and paperwork
  • Maintain tool management standards

 

Essential Qualifications:

  • Must complete the fall protection training program
  • Must complete 375kW/DC or 15 months of service
  • Must complete Solar Living Institute PV 100 Introduction to Photovoltaics online class
  • Must have completed 3 ground mounts, 3 tilt systems, 10 tile roofs
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driving license insurable by good driving record
  • Good mathematical aptitude and accuracy
  • Communicates effectively, both written and verbal, in English
  • Can work/complete/integrate multiple tasks
  • Can learn skills associated with tool use for a wide array of home improvement measures
  • Good decision-making ability
  • Attention to detail
  • Prompt response to customer needs
  • Positive team spirit
  • Accurate and thorough
  • Works with integrity and ethics
  • Can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
  • Follows instructions, responds to management direction
  • Works long hours when necessary to reach goals
  • Resourceful at meeting challenges
  • Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
  • Uses time efficiently
  • Observes safety and security procedures

 

Physical Demands:

  • Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
  • Employee must regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and hands and arms to reach
  • Employee must frequently stand, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Employee must use hand and power tools safely and effectively
  • Exposure to work in high, precarious places; outdoor weather conditions and risk of electrical shock
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