Site Surveyor

Empower Home Services•Stockton, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Empower Solar is a full service, residential solar installer looking experienced and driven individuals to join our ever-expanding team. We are currently looking for a full-time Solar Site Surveyor to assist documenting site information in order to design a photovoltaic system to meet the needs of our customer. The Site surveyor position is a very critical part our organizations internal team. Our site surveyors are the first person with boots on the ground at the jobsite representing our company. You will work closely with our Design and Engineering team along with fellow site surveyors. This position is responsible for gathering all information needed from a homeowner’s residence to ensure the design team can properly prepare permits needed to facilitate installation of photovoltaic systems. With the utilization of a drones & iPad, this position requires you to get aerial imagery of the home/property and take photos of the electrical panel, meter, obstructions, and general property info but not limited to taking physical measurements and documentation.

Requirements

1-2 years of experience in the construction industry
Ability to read, write, understand solar plans and designs as well as obtain excellent verbal communication
Ability to work in challenging environments (hot sun, cold, wind, tight spaces, etc.)
Capable of standing for long stretches of time and working at heights (on rooftops, climb ladders and stairs)
Must be willing to travel
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during work, including but not limited to peers and customers
Ability to operate a computer, drone and smart phone for communication and uploading documents / photos
Must be open to working different schedules Mon-Sun
Current Driver’s license, and clean drivers abstract
Clean driving and background record
Valid CA Driver's License
The ability to travel within California on a Weekly basis based on project location.
Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment screening requirements

Nice To Haves

Solar installation experience is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Assess job site conditions upon arrival such as roof tops and electrical panels
Utilize Drones to capture aerial imagery
Measure roof planes, vents, dormers, and chimneys as needed
Measure and access attic structure and conditions
Capture shade reading reports for designers and financing platforms
Draw, document, and photograph roofs, Attic space and Electrical panels, including pre-existing damages
Upload photos and site assessment documentation into Site Capture
Inspect roofs for structural integrity
Properly use Personal Protective Equipment
Perform other tasks and duties as required