Crew Lead Solar Installation Technician

Kokosing, Inc.; Milford (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Solar Installation Leader to guide installation teams in building solar electrical systems. This role involves hands-on work with solar panels, effective team management, and ensuring safety standards are upheld. Candidates should have a solid background in the solar industry, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to quality. Join a forward-thinking company that values its workforce and offers opportunities for growth and development in the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in solar installation and team leadership.
• Basic understanding of construction and renewable energy concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation teams for solar PV systems for residential and commercial projects.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are met during installations.

Skills

Solar PV Installation

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Safety Compliance

Manual Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power Tools

Basic Computer Applications

Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 60 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For 70 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $1.5 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description:

• Member of the Operations Team.

• Primarily responsible for the leading of the installation crew and the installation and service of the components of a Solar PV system.

• Travel is required within Ohio and surrounding states.

** The schedule for this position is 10-hour shifts, Monday-Friday**

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following but other duties may be assigned:

• Installation:Work with other team members of the installation team to build solar electrical systems for residential and commercial customers. Installing solar panels and their components on roofs and ground mounted racking systems.

• Management:Required to manage your time and your installation teams time to ensure that all standard policies, practices, and guidelines are followed. You will lead your team to ensure quality and efficiencies and provide guidance to your team during the installation process and as questions arise.

• Communication:Working under the direction of the Construction Manager, Project Managers, and in coordination with all team members to ensure that all parties are communicated with and working toward our values. Effective leadership communication is required.

• Physical:Working on lifts, ladders, rooftops, and other hard to access areas. Manual dexterity required for frequent reaching, climbing, and lifting of objects up to 75lbs. You will also be required to operate power tools. Ares of work could be in confined spaces, with variable weather, and variable heights.

• Safety:Required to wear all safety gear and perform all safety as required by the policies. It is also your responsibility to ensure that all vehicle safety is followed such as no distracted driving, and ensuring your assigned vehicle is clean and organized.

• Training:Work with new and current employees to train on best practices, and how to map out and install the solar system.

Education/Experience and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required

• At least 1 year working in the solar industry as part of the installation team

• At least 1 year of proven experience in a leader/supervisory role of a construction team

• At least two years of construction experience is required. Experience with renewable energy is preferred

• Understanding the basic concepts of construction and renewable energy

• Basic computer proficiency, including the use of applications on a cell phone

• Must be willing and have the ability for 2 to 4 nights of weekly overnight travel

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.