Solar Installer - Illinois

Harvest Solar; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Plans

Group Life Insurance

Group Disability Insurance

Supplemental Insurance Plans

Nine Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off and Paid Vacation

401k Matching Plan

Weekly Electrical Apprentice Program

Job summary

Harvest Solar in Champaign, IL is hiring Solar Installers for our field crew. The role involves installing Harvest Solar systems at commercial sites, working outdoors in a team, and following directions to maintain safety and quality on site.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain CDL. Overnight travel is common, with hotel covered and per diem provided. Hourly pay starts at $21.00 with overtime after 8 hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Valid, non-suspended driver’s license with ability to obtain CDL.
• Ambitious, motivated, able to work with a team and follow directions.
• Experience accessing and working on roofs; comfortable at height and on sloped surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lay out jobsites, operate equipment to bore holes or drive posts, mount solar panels and run wiring.
• Test array output and maintain safety; follow instructions from managers and crew leaders.
• Assist electricians and carpenters; support site clean-up and material handling.
• Travel overnight 3–5 days; hotel and transportation costs covered; per diem provided.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

CDL certification

Job description

TURNKEY SOLAR SOLUTIONS

Careers at Harvest Solar

Comprehensive Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Solutions

13 Years of Experience 80 Team Members 8 States Serviced

OUR VALUES

Harvest Solar delivers top-quality solar energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and agricultural use. Founded in 2010, we began with wind energy and quickly expanded into solar, serving over 11 states across the Midwest.

As a Michigan-based company, we provide full-service installations backed by a 30-year warranty. From homes to businesses and farms, our mission is to meet energy needs with sustainable, reliable solutions.

JOIN OUR TEAM

We consistently seek exceptional individuals eager to make a difference and grow with us. With locations in Jackson, Michigan, and Champaign, Illinois, we value innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship. Working here means being part of a collaborative environment where your contributions drive a greener future.

Explore our open positions below and take the first step toward joining our team.

Benefits

• Two Health Plan Choices with Excellent Cost Sharing
• Dental and Vision Plans with Excellent Cost Sharing
• Group Life Insurance Paid by Company
• Group Disability Insurance Paid by Company
• Supplemental Insurance Plans Available
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off and Paid Vacation
• 401k Matching Plan Paid
• Weekly Electrical Apprentice Program
• Benefit Offering Summary

Position: Solar Installer - Illinois

Location: Champaign, IL

Job Id: 204

# of Openings: 2

CDLA REQUIRED

Harvest Solar, an equal opportunity employer, is a Michigan-based company that provides cost-effective renewable energy for agriculture, commercial, and utility customers yielding more energy independence by utilizing solar energy. We believe in energy independence and a sustainable future for our children and grandchildren. Our purpose is to empower people to create and use renewable energy by providing them with the best-in-class service, products, and experience.

Purpose of Position We are seeking Solar Installers to work as part of our Field Crew in Champaign, Illinois. The Solar Installer is responsible for the proper installation of Harvest Solar Systems while representing the Harvest Solar brand. The ideal candidate will be ambitious and motivated, capable of working with a team and be able to follow directions closely. As a Solar Installer, you will work outside in a commercial construction setting 95 to 100% of the time. Work is performed at the job site and locations vary, therefore overnight travel for periods of 3 to 5 days is required. Harvest values our employees work life balance and overnight travel is primarily scheduled Monday through Friday. Hotel and transportation costs are covered. $65.00 food per diem is paid for overnight stays.

Salary Our compensation package includes an hourly pay rate starting at $21.00. Overtime is paid at time and half after 8 hours in a day; Monday through Sunday.

The major responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain excellent attendance. When you are not at work, our customer and thereby Harvest’s reputation are negatively impacted.
• Properly represent Harvest Solar through your professional dress, conduct and behavior on the site or with customers
• Follow all instructions to ensure that operations are completed in a safe and productive manner and ensuring the quality of our product.
• Work in a collaborative manner with other installers and electricians to ensure the quality of our product.
• Active participation in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction and customer satisfaction.
• Following instructions from construction project managers and crew leaders.
• Taking apart or constructing scaffolding, bracing and other temporary structures for the construction site.
• Digging trenches and backfill holes to prepare for the construction site.
• Accessing and working on roofs including climbing and descending ladders
• Using proper safety equipment when working on roofs
• Operating equipment and machinery used in construction sites.
• Loading and unloading building materials
• Cleaning the construction site by removing hazards materials and debris from the worksite
• Assisting craft workers such as carpenters or electricians with their duties, if needed.
• Lay out jobsites, operate equipment to bore holes or drive posts, pour concrete, fasten, and level racking, mount solar panels, run wiring, and test array output.
• Perform routine maintenance requirements on company-owned equipment as directed.
• Report safety incidents to your supervisor/crew leader and complete required accident reports.

You are encouraged to:

• Stop working on any equipment or process that you are concerned is unsafe and report your concern immediately to the project manager/crew leader.
• Stop working on any equipment or process that you are concerned is compromising the quality of our product and report the concern immediately to the project manager/crew leader.

Educational and Certification Background Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, a valid non-suspended driver’s license with an interested and ability to obtains CDL certification, in addition to being ambitious, motivated, capable of working with a team and be able to follow direction. The ideal candidate will have experience accessing and working on roofs in some capacity, be comfortable working at height and capable of working on a sloped surface.

Benefit Offerings Harvest Solar employees are eligible for the following benefits programs:

• Immediately after Hire:
  • Nine Paid Holidays per Year. Including: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve.
  • Paid Vacation: Vacation time is accrued each week at a rate of 1.5384 to achieve 80 hours in the calendar year. Unused vacation can be paid out and/or up to 40 unused hours can be rolled over at year end.
• The First of the Month after the Date of Hire:
  • Health Insurance. The premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction. Premiums are based on level of coverage, i.e., Associate only, Associate & Spouse, Associate & Child(ren), Family).

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS.

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What Our Team Says

Harvest Solar is an amazing place to work. They truly model excellence in every aspect of the business. And they really put their employees first, which is what makes us all want to continue to exhibit this same excellence that has become the Harvest brand. From safety, to compensation, and everything in between, Harvest provides the very best for their people.