Solar Crew Lead

Job Overview

Pay Range $28-$32/hr. (DOE) + Bi‑Weekly Install Bonuses.
Location
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Illinois (no remote). This position is for a Crew Lead in Residential Solar.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Care Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• $50k Life Insurance
• 401K
• Medical Reimbursement Accounts (HSA & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time‑Off
• Bi‑weekly bonuses

• Supervise the entire installation project.
• Supervise safety on the job.
• Complete installation on various roof types and ground mounts.
• Supervise quality and efficiency of work performed on site.
• Communicate with Roof Lead and Branch Manager on any changes needed.
• Mount racking, modules, and electrical equipment.
• Thoroughly complete job documents.
• Collect data and photos for each job.
• Encourage the rooftop team to work as a team to improve productivity.
• Drive company vehicle to and from jobs safely.
• Maintain truck tools and material inventory.
• Supervise fixing and troubleshooting projects.
• Cleanup job site.
• Perform required travel during extended periods.
• Maintain current driver’s license and clean driving record to operate company vehicle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Graduate or GED.

• Minimum 1+ year experience, including at least 6 months leading a crew.
• Electrical and roof racking experience.

• Good motivation with an attention to productivity, detail, and safety.
• Work safely with heights on ladders and in confined areas.
• Lift, pull, and push materials and equipment.
• Climb ladders, stairs, work on rooftops and stay on feet for long periods.
• Lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Work well with others in a collaborative team environment.
• Work in extreme environments.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Valid state driver’s license and clean driving record.

• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
• Stand, walk or run for long periods.
• Climb ladders, scaffolds, or poles.
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
• Repeat movements.
• See details of objects less than a few feet away.
• Determine distance between objects.
• Use fingers to grasp small objects.
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
• Hold arm and hand steady.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• Understand speech of another person.
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
• Move multiple limbs together while maintaining balance.
• Use stomach and lower back muscles for long periods.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• While looking forward, see objects or movements off to the side.
• Lift 50+ pounds.

Employee required to travel for business purposes, not including commute. Must have valid driver’s license and insurance and ability to drive personal vehicle to different sites.

Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally‑recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.

Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co‑workers.

Employees must submit for a criminal history check, Motor Vehicle Records check, and a 9‑panel drug screen that includes:
Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Opiates, Phencyclidine (PCP), Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, Methaqualone, Propoxyphene.