Solar Crew Lead Installer
About The Position
ION Solar is seeking a Crew Lead Installer to assemble, install, and maintain residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems while providing leadership to other crew members. The position is based at the Nova Warehouse in Manassas, Virginia, and installation work is performed outdoors, on rooftops, and sometimes in attics and crawl spaces. Installers work as part of a team alongside technicians and electricians. The role includes installing and configuring solar panels, assisting with electrical connections, maintaining PV systems, ensuring quality and safety standards, and guiding crew members through installation procedures. Compensation uses a piece-rate structure based on the number of panels installed per job and/or per week, with possible quality bonuses subject to established standards and applicable minimum-wage requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Solar installation experience.
- Extensive knowledge of PV equipment and installation.
- Extensive knowledge of electrical wiring and equipment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read building plans and equipment manuals.
- Ability to use hand and power tools to install PV panels.
- Ability to use ION technology, including smartphones, Paycom, Field Pro, and SalesForce.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Must be at least 21 years old and have a clean driving record as determined by a Motor Vehicle Record check.
- Ability to work at great heights, kneel, bend, crouch, climb ladders, and lift at least 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational or technical school training.
Responsibilities
- Assemble and install solar panels on roofs.
- Configure PV systems based on site conditions and customers’ needs and expectations, and connect panels to the power grid.
- Maintain high quality assurance and quality control, with an emphasis on crew safety.
- Complete projects within established policies and procedures.
- Ensure equipment is weather-sealed.
- Perform routine maintenance on PV systems.
- Assist the electrician with connecting PV panels to the electrical system.
- Train crew members on installation components and procedures, tools, and lines of communication.
- Check the provided job pack-out before leaving the warehouse each morning to ensure materials are provided.
- Review plans and count parts from the plan set to verify the bill of materials (BOM).
- Conduct the final system walkthrough with the customer and ensure installation quality and appearance.
- Maintain cleanliness of the job site and ION installation vehicles.
- Follow and actively enforce OSHA and ION safety guidelines at the location, including attending weekly safety meetings and safety inspections.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid birthday off
- Opportunity to earn a quality bonus based on established quality and performance standards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
