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Description
~ StraightUp Solar is a St Louis-founded and owned, fully insured turnkey solar installer with 800 solar projects throughout Missouri and Illinois. ~
With offices in Overland, MO and Bloomington, IL, StraightUp Solar is a fully-licensed and insured electrical contractor, a BBB A+ business, and Missouri’s longest-running solar installer.
StraightUp Solar Mission: To empower communities through lasting partnerships that provide Missouri & Illinois' premier solar integrations and customer service at a competitive price.
StraightUp Solar Culture:
StraightUp Solar is a values-based company committed to a cleaner, safer, and more secure energy future -- one solar panel at a time. We provide a supportive team environment which allows everyone the opportunity to collaborate on ideas to improve the company.
StraightUp Solar has 6 core values (CLEARE) that guide the company and team members:
- Community First
- Lead the Solar Tribe
- Educate the Solar Lesson
- Advocate Always
- Respect Each Other and the Environment
- Excellence In All We Do
Position Overview
StraightUp Solar is seeking a Solar Installer to complete residential and commercial PV projects including layout, roof attachment, racking and module assembly, combiner box installation, home run wiring, and voltage testing.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to StraightUp Solar and OSHA safety standards
- Install quality PV installations to system design specifications
- Ensure that layout, roof attachment, racking and module assembly, combiner box installation, home run wiring, and voltage testing meets expected quality standards
- Complete electrical wiring of solar array (AC and DC)
- Problem solve system layouts when design specifications require adjustment
- Meet crew efficiency targets and StraightUp Solar project standards
- Attend training sessions on new products, installation methodology, and safety
Essential Functions:
- Stage materials and tools and load vans
- Perform quality roof penetrations
- Assemble racking, mounting systems and modules per specification
- Ground and wire the modules and combiner box
- Perform voltage testing
- Assist with general ground support
- Assist with general site preparation and clean up
- Deliver a high level of customer service
Qualifications
- Ability to read and understand field layouts
- Thorough understanding of grid-tied PV system design, electrical wire sizing, and conduit connections
- Understanding tool use and basic familiarity with construction practices
- Must be organized, self-motivated, and able to meet aggressive timelines
- Comfortably able to lift 75lbs, climb ladders, work with power tools, and work on roof tops in varying temperatures
- Must have excellent teamwork and communication skills including the ability to foster a positive team environment through collaborative decision-making
- Must have a clean driving record and access to transportation to job site
Preferred but not required:
- NABCEP certification, OSHA-10 safety certification, and previous experience installing solar PV on the DC side of the system
Compensation
- Based in Overland, MO
- Competitive hourly rate and advancement opportunities
- Medical
- 401(k)
- Competitive Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off Package
- Ongoing solar education and training classes
To Apply
Please click "Apply" below to upload your cover letter and resume with "Solar Installer" in the subject line.
~ We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified B-Corps. ~