Job Details

Sacramento Office - Sacramento, CA

$18.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Day

Description

Review project plans and drawings and confirm all equipment and material needed
At all times emphasize the highest level of quality assurance and adherence to safety standards and regulations
Communicate effectively and professionally with crew members, clients, vendors and associates
Install, inspect, maintain and repair solar panel systems
Read & comprehend building plans for roof & ground mounted arrays to effectively build systems that are mechanically excellent, of the highest workmanship, aesthetically pleasing, and optimally functional
Ability to assess problems and implement solutions during the construction process.
Diagnose and troubleshoot system malfunctions and operational issues
Ability to communicate issues and solutions to supervisor.
Assemble and install roof and ground mount solar array racking, including properly sealing all roof penetrations, and installing all related mounting equipment etc.
Perform all DC electrical work necessary to connect system to the inverters including proper wire crimping, inverter stringing and installing home runs, low voltage installation, combiner box wiring and wire management.
Perform general construction duties including measuring, use of hand tools, roofing, leveling, trenching, concrete and landscaping
Ability to apply an in-depth understanding of the performance characteristics of various components of a solar system and how they interrelate to field construction execution
Knowledge and application of best safety practices and proper use of ladders and scaffolding

Qualifications

Minimum 0-2 years of previous solar installation experienced required
High School Diploma or GED
OSHA 30 Certified, preferred
Experience installing both roof and ground mount systems
Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), Uniform Building Code (UBC), local & utility jurisdiction requirements and OSHA regulations. Journeyman Electrician certification or NABCEP certification preferred.
Experience with solar installation and electrical work involving up to 600 VDC and 480 VAC
General construction knowledge including electrical, roofing and carpentry skills.
Certification with common rental equipment necessary for commercial solar installation projects (ie. Extended forklift, bobcat with accessories, etc.)
Reliable attendance and ability to work variable hours including overtime and occasional overnight travel to job sites
Clean driving record and background check with a valid drivers license

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to work in a physical environment with full range of mobility in upper and lower body
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move greater than 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places; climbing ladders; walking on roofs (both flat and angled); outside weather conditions and vibration; confined locations (i.e. attics and crawl spaces). The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employer-Sponsored Life Insurance, Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Long-Term Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Employer Match 401(k) Plan.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPROTUNITY POLICY

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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