PV Solar Panel Installer

Creative Solar USA, Inc.; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Company-paid holidays

Training Incentive Programs

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Creative Solar USA, Inc. is seeking a full-time PV Installer in Kennesaw, GA. This is an apprenticeship position where no prior installation experience is needed, as training will be provided. Responsibilities include safely installing solar arrays, interacting with customers, and ensuring materials are ready for job sites. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong communication and customer service skills, and be comfortable working outdoors and at heights. Benefits include PTO, paid holidays, and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Preference for those with experience in roofing or construction.
• Must be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Must be comfortable working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Safely install solar arrays on residential and commercial buildings.
• Ensure all materials are ready for each job.
• Interact with customers to explain installation processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Willingness to learn

Can-do attitude

Ability to work outdoors

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

We are looking for a full-time, long-term career-minded PV Installer to add to our team. PV Installation experience is not required, this is an apprenticeship program we will teach you everything you need to know! If you enjoy working outdoors, are comfortable working on roof tops or other high elevations, can carry 50 lbs., can make frequent trips up and down a ladder and are a team player, this position is for you. The solar industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the SE, now is the time to get your foot in the door by starting out with installing and working your way up in the industry. Pay starts at $18.50/hr with previous experience, pay can be up to $22/hr.

A Day in the Life of a PV Installer:

As a PV Installer, you will work with other crew members, under a crew leader, to safely install solar arrays on residential and commercial buildings in the metro Atlanta area. Sometimes, you will also install ground mount systems and conduct trenching and roof repair. The day starts out by ensuring all the materials for the job is loaded onto the truck, then after arriving at the job site, you will assess the safest way to perform the installation and prevent damage to a customer's property. Next, the array is laid out and then the racking system and panels are installed. At the end of the day, after all the tools and equipment are packed up and accounted for and the debris is cleared from the site, you head back to the office. Because you will potentially be interacting with the customer, all our installers have great communication and customer service skills to be able to help the customer understand what you are doing with the installation. Typically, work is M-F, during daytime hours.

What we are looking for:

• High School diploma or GED
• Preference to those with experience in roofing or construction
• A willingness to learn and can-do attitude
• Enjoy working outdoors and not afraid of heights
• Ability to get to work timely and ability to meet deadlines

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs
• Travel up and down a ladder
• Must be comfortable working on a roof at height while following appropriate safety precautions
• Must be able to drive a company vehicle for long distances of time
• Must be comfortable standing for long periods of time

Benefits (after applicable eligibility period):

• PTO
• Company-paid holidays
• Birthdays paid on us
• 401(k)
• Training Incentive Programs
• Medical Insurance, Vision, Dental
• Life Insurance
• Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programs)

Pre-Employment Requirements

All candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening, a background check deemed relevant for the position, and an annual motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company policies prior to starting employment.