Electrical Apprentice
Sunrun•Des Plaines, IL
•$26 - $35•Onsite
About The Position
The Electrical Trainee is a working field position that duels as an assistant and extra set of hands for the branch Foreman and/or Electricians. The Electrical Trainee’s main duties will be to provide assistance and technical electrical support to the Foreman and Electricians, and will also work as a team with the Lead and Installers to complete mechanical portions of residential solar installation projects.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of electrical installation and repair experience
- Knowledge of the NEC and applicable codes and standards
- Ability to perform all installation duties of the Installer and Lead Installer
- Professional appearance and customer interaction
- Have a strong work ethic, high level of craftsmanship/workmanship with strong attention to detail
- Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
- 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.
- Possess strong mechanical/construction skills
- Have excellent verbal communication and documentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Maintain a valid Driver’s License
Nice To Haves
- 5% travel is required
Responsibilities
- Assist in the installation of electrical systems that interconnect the solar array to the grid power of our customer’s residential property
- Assist in the troubleshooting of system problems and help resolve electrical issues
- Assemble the racking and solar array when assigned
- Trenching, concrete work and equipment assembly
- Project clean up including client site and installation vehicle
- Ensure attention to detail with an emphasis on safety, quality, customer service, and productivity
- Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA standards related to photovoltaic installations and enforce safety practices and standards
- Develop a positive working dynamic within installation crew and branch co-workers
Benefits
- Employee development
- Well-being
- Safety
- Power+ program for skills investment and cross-training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
