Solar Crew Lead

Better Earth; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Vision

Health

Job summary

Better Earth in California is seeking a proactive Crew Lead to guide a solar installation crew on rooftops and structures, following design plans to assemble, mount, and service PV systems with safety and quality in mind.

You will supervise installation tasks, ensure clean worksites, attend mandatory training, handle customer interactions, and travel as needed. This is a 90-day contract with potential for full-time hire, requiring at least basic solar experience and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Previous solar installation experience is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service abilities.
• Valid state driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble all components of a residential solar system.
• Structurally mount racking and electrical equipment and seal penetrations.
• Maintain a clean worksite and safe working environment.
• Attend mandatory training sessions on new products and safety.
• Occasional travel to job sites as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Solar installation

Communication skills

Customer service

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Job description

As a Crew Lead, your responsibilities are to help lead your crew to assemble, install, and/or maintain/service solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in accordance with design plans. May include but are not limited to; measuring, cutting, attaching, and assembling structural framing (racking systems), solar modules and other necessary components to complete a solar installation.

You will help ensure a safe and excellent install and customer experience overall by:

• Assemble all components of a residential solar system
• Structurally mount racking and electrical equipment and effectively seal all penetrations
• Maintain a clean worksite and safe working environment
• Properly use Personal Protective Equipment
• Occasional travel from time to time
• Attend mandatory training sessions regarding new products, installation methodology, and safety requirements.

• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

• Previous solar installation REQUIRED
• Ability to lift, pull, and push equipment and materials 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
• Ability to lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday
• Great 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 BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE
• Must have a valid state driver's license
• Must have a clean driving record
  

Compensation

• $30-35/hr

• 90 day contract (with potential for full time hire after contract)
• Full-time hours

Benefits

• Dental, vision, health