Job Description
Sunrun, America's largest residential solar and battery company, is hiring Solar Installers for its Dallas, TX operations. This role is part of a vertically integrated team responsible for completing residential PV installations from start to finish.
About the Role
As a Solar Installer, you will work alongside the Foreperson and Lead Installer to execute residential solar installation projects. You will be a core member of the construction crew, responsible for hands-on assembly, installation, and site preparation of photovoltaic systems. Safety, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential to success in this position.
Responsibilities
- Maintain personal, crew, and job site safety at all times; participate in training on new products, installation methodology, and safety protocols
- Review and stock crew truck inventory at loading dock with materials and equipment as assigned
- Lay out, assemble, and install solar modules, racking systems, mechanical and structural mounts, and electrical equipment according to project specifications
- Apply weather sealing to roofing structures and support mechanisms
- Clean up job sites and installation vehicles to maintain safe, orderly work environments
- Identify and report safety hazards; encourage coworkers to follow safe work practices
Requirements
- Previous solar, construction, or military experience preferred but not required
- Demonstrated ability to work safely and comply with company safety policies and procedures
- Professional and courteous communication with customers and coworkers
- Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively as part of a fast-paced team
- Ability to lift and transport materials up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance
- Ability to work on rooftops with various angles and surfaces, including frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, and balance work
- Ability to climb ladders and work at heights using fall protection equipment
- Ability to work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, wet conditions, humidity, and excessive noise
- Ability to perform fine motor skills including manipulation, grasping, and pinching
- Ability to work safely with ladders, fall protection harnesses, and personal protective equipment
- Ability to walk on rafters, roof tiles, and shingles without causing damage
- Ability to distinguish colors including red, black, yellow, white, and green
- Ability to work in confined spaces such as attics, basements, and crawl spaces
- Ability to hear verbal commands and warnings
- Ability to work with chemicals using appropriate safety protections
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Paid training and professional development
- PowerU: 100% tuition reimbursement program with over 150 educational opportunities
- Competitive hourly pay with performance-based bonus eligibility
- Internal advancement opportunities
- Starting salary: $20.83 to $27.77 per hour, paid biweekly
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