Solar Installer

Sunrun Installation Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,695 - 38,255; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave

Job summary

Sunrun Installation Services, Inc. seeks an Installer to join a solar installation construction team in Houston, Texas. The Installer will work closely with the Foreperson and Lead Installer to safely complete residential solar installation projects aimed at providing affordable clean energy.

Key responsibilities include ensuring site safety, reviewing inventory, assembling solar modules, and applying weather sealing. Full benefits package includes health, vision, dental insurance, and competitive hourly pay with performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in solar, construction, or military preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to safety policies and report hazards.
• Ability to communicate courteously with customers and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure personal and crew safety and participate in training.
• Review inventory to ensure adequate stocking of crew truck.
• Assemble solar modules and installation equipment as specified.

Skills

Previous solar, construction or military experience

Adheres to safety policies

Effective communication

Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Overview

The Installer is a critical member of a solar installation construction team, working with the Foreperson and Lead Installer to complete residential solar installation projects in partnership with our mission to provide affordable clean energy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure personal, crew and job site safety at all times and participate in training sessions on new products, installation methodology, and safety.
• Review inventory at the loading dock to ensure the crew truck is adequately stocked.
• Complete layout and assemble solar modules, racking, mechanical and structural mounts, electrical equipment and tools in preparation of installation as specified in the project plan.
• Apply weather sealing to roofing structure, building or support mechanisms.
• Perform project clean‑up, including client site and installation vehicle to maintain a clean and orderly job site.

Qualifications

• Previous solar, construction or military experience preferred but not required.
• Adheres to company safety policies and procedures, able to identify and report hazards, and encourage safe work.
• Communicates courteously with customers and coworkers.
• Demonstrated ability to meet due dates, metrics and impact results individually and as a team in a fast‑paced environment.

Physical Demands

• Transport materials and equipment up to 100 lbs with assistance.
• Work on rooftops at various angles; frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, turning, standing and balancing.
• Climb ladders and work in outdoor weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold, wet and humid environments.
• Utilize hand functions requiring fine motor skills: fine manipulation, grasping, pinching.
• Use personal protective equipment such as ladders, fall protection harnesses and other PPE.
• Maintain balance on roofs, walk on rafters, roof tiles and shingles; distinguish colors; work in confined spaces such as attics, basements and crawl spaces.
• Hear verbal commands and warnings; work with chemicals using appropriate protections.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including health, vision, dental, life, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement (PowerU) and many educational opportunities.
• Competitive hourly base pay, paid biweekly and eligibility for performance‑based bonus; internal advancement opportunities.
• Paid leave (vacations, holidays, baby bonding), employee discounts, volunteer hour rewards.

Compensation: $20.83 to $27.77 per hour, paid biweekly, with eligibility for performance‑based bonus compensation.

Recruiter: Charles Smith ([e-mail])

Sunrun is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation during the hiring process or during this role, please contact [e-mail].