Solar Installer - Illinois

Turnkey Solar Solutions•Champaign, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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, through the duties outlined below. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid non-suspended driver’s license
Interested and ability to obtain CDL certification
Ambitious, motivated, capable of working with a team and able to follow direction.
Experience accessing and working on roofs in some capacity
Comfortable working at height
Capable of working on a sloped surface

Responsibilities

Maintain excellent attendance.
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.
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.

Benefits

Nine Paid Holidays per Year.
Paid Vacation: Vacation time is accrued each week at a rate of 1.5384 to achieve 80 hours in the calendar year.
Health Insurance: Premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction.
HSA compatible health plan with company contributions.
Dental Insurance: Premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction.
Vision Insurance: Premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction.
Group Life Insurance: $50,000.00 of group life insurance, with and Accident Death clause. Premiums are covered by Harvest Solar.
Group Short Term Disability: 60% of your earnings, with a $1,000.00 weekly maximum, are available for injury or illness after a seven-day waiting period. Premiums are covered by Harvest Solar.
Voluntary Supplemental Programs: Accident, Critical illness, and Hospital Indemnity are available at the associate’s expense.
Paid Time Off (PTO): 40 Hours are available each year on January 1.
Harvest Solar 401k Plan: Associates are auto enrolled at a 3% deferral rate.
Company match is available for 401k contributions.
Pre-tax and Roth 401k account options.
Investment options available for 401k.