Lead Solar Installer & Crew Leader

Sunrun; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Sunrun is seeking a Lead Installer to join our solar installation crew and help complete residential solar projects. You will guide a team through installations, coordinate materials, and uphold safety standards on site.

We value hands-on leadership, dependability, and the ability to train colleagues as part of thePower+ program. Expect growth opportunities in a fast-paced, expanding residential energy company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous solar installation experience required. Applicants with equivalent construction or military experience may be considered.
• Must maintain a clean driving record with the ability to pass a driving background check. Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Adheres to company safety policies and procedures including ability to identify and report safety hazards, and the ability to encourage others to work safely
• Ability to establish rapport, build relationships and loyalty with external and internal customers and coworkers, and remains tactful when communicating
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and key metrics
• Willingness and ability to participate in the Power+ programs, which means you may be cross trained to perform comparable work in other departments or asked to perform work in other departments you're already skilled to support.
• Works independently, as a team player, and drives results in a fast paced, team based environment
• Must be willing to assist teammates and build strong relationships to achieve company and department goals
• Solid logical decision making and troubleshooting skills with the ability to problem solve in a timely and effective manner
• Exercises good judgment
• Takes ownership of issues or questions and will escalate problems to the appropriate persons and follow up accordingly with the customer

Responsibilities

• Lead crew through safe, effective and efficient installations
• Review inventory at loading dock to ensure assigned crew truck is stocked adequately
• Layout and assemble solar modules, mechanical and structural mounts, electrical equipment and tools in preparation of installation
• Apply weather sealing to roofing structure, building or support mechanisms
• Assemble the racking, solar modules, panels or support structures as specified in project plan
• Ensure a clean and orderly job site
• Perform project clean up including client site and installation vehicle
• Ensure personal, crew and job site safety at all times
• Participate in mandatory training sessions on new products, installation methodology and safety
• Provide leadership, technical expertise and support to fellow crew members
• When assigned assist with solar battery installations
• May serve as 'acting Foreperson' in the Forepersons' absence.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Customer rapport

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Sunrun is seeking a Lead Installer to join our solar installation crew and help complete residential solar projects. You will guide a team through installations, coordinate materials, and uphold safety standards on site.

We value hands-on leadership, dependability, and the ability to train colleagues as part of thePower+ program. Expect growth opportunities in a fast-paced, expanding residential energy company.