Company Driver / Solar Installer

Sunkeeper Solar • Full-time • Brooklyn, New York • 4m ago

Sunkeeper Solar Overview

Sunkeeper Solar designs and installs solar photovoltaics, cogeneration, and battery energy storage in standalone and hybrid configurations to offset fossil fuel consumption, provide off-grid resiliency, and equip buildings to partake in the clean energy transition. Comprised of an experienced team of installers, electrical workers, engineers, and technicians, with a deep understanding of the New York City clean-energy and construction landscapes, Sunkeeper Solar is an ideal partner for any and all distributed generation projects in the NYC Metro area.

Driver/Solar Installer Primary Requirements

Minimum 2 years of recent and relevant experience driving trucks and vans in New York City
- Must be eligible to operate rental vehicles, including U-haul trucks
- Applicants must not have any outstanding balances or restrictions with U-Haul or its affiliates that would prevent the rental or operation of their vehicles
Willing to work outdoors in all seasons
Willing to commute throughout the five boroughs to different jobsites

Responsibilities

Drive vans/trucks/cars multiple times a week to deliver materials to Sunkeeper jobsites
Safely transport Sunkeeper material and equipment through New York City
Load/Unload equipment from van/trucks/cars at Sunkeeper storage facilities and jobsites
Maintain organization at Sunkeeper storage facilities
Maintain a clean driving record
Read and understand plan, elevation, and electrical line diagrams, accurately translate such documents into physical space
Own and maintain all necessary hand tools, all desired elective safety equipment, and all required Installer-owned safety equipment (such as work boots)
Maintain all assigned, company-owned equipment, including safety equipment
Treat clients, general contractors, other trades, co-workers, and members of the public with kindness and respect
Comply with all company policies, including company safety policy
Comply with all valid Foreperson (or other supervisor) instructions
Have reliable access to transportation such as to arrive punctually at the beginning of each work day
Maintain a valid 40-hour SST Card pursuant to Local Law 196

Perform the physical work involved in the construction of solar PV arrays, and battery ESS systems:
- Move materials (must be able to safely lift 50lbs)
- Install attachments such as machine bolts, masonry anchors, wood screws, and any other hardware called for by project specifications
- Bend and install electrical raceways and conduits
- Mount electrical enclosures
- Pull and terminate wire
- Assemble proprietary and/or engineered structural elements such as ballast pans, rails, and standard steel profiles
- Maintain a clean jobsite, and a clean warehouse

Reporting: Driver/Solar Installers will report directly to the Foreperson.

Requirements:

Must have valid Driver’s License
- Must be eligible to operate rental vehicles, including U-haul trucks
- Applicants must not have any outstanding balances or restrictions with U-Haul or its affiliates that would prevent the rental or operation of their vehicles.
Class A or B CDL Driver’s License is preferred
Minimum 2 years of recent and relevant experience driving trucks and vans
- Must have experience driving 15’ box trucks
Minimum 2 years in the construction industry
- Solar or Electrical Industry Preferred
Must have a clean driving record – No serious violations in the past 5 years
Ability to travel to job sites in the NYC metropolitan area
Physical requirements: Applicants should be able to work outside during hot and cold weather, repeatedly lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, use standard hand tools, and follow verbal and auditory instructions during on-site work. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
If not already active, applicant will be required to get their OSHA 30 & NYC 40-hour SST cards (Sunkeeper will pay for the classes).
Communicate well with customers and coworkers
Demonstrate the ability to work independently, without direct supervision

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $28.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Masking may be needed whenever indoors or interacting at close proximity with others, comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws & regulations, including regulations requiring vaccination, where applicable. This is a job where you must interact with the public.

Ability to commute/relocate: