Installer

Sunrun, the largest dedicated residential solar and storage company in the United States, is hiring Installers for our Somerset, NJ location. As an Installer, you will be part of a construction crew performing residential solar photovoltaic installations, working directly with a Foreperson and Lead Installer to complete projects from assembly through final cleanup. This role emphasizes field safety, hands-on technical work, and collaboration in a vertically integrated company where you can develop skills across multiple areas of the solar energy lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Maintain personal, crew, and job site safety at all times; participate in training on products, installation methods, and safety protocols
• Inspect and stock crew trucks with required materials and equipment from the loading dock
• Assemble and install solar modules, racking, 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 orderly work environments

Requirements

• Previous solar installation, construction, or military experience preferred but not required
• Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Ability to work safely on rooftops of various angles and surfaces, including climbing ladders and maintaining balance at height
• Capability to perform repetitive bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, crawling, and other movements required for rooftop and ground-level work
• Ability to work in confined spaces such as attics, basements, and crawl spaces
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including excessive heat, cold, moisture, humidity, and noise
• Fine motor skills for gripping, pinching, and detailed hand manipulation
• Ability to safely use and maintain fall protection harnesses, ladders, and other personal protective equipment
• Ability to walk on rafters, roof tiles, and shingles without causing damage
• Color vision sufficient to distinguish red, black, yellow, white, and green
• Ability to hear and respond to verbal commands and safety warnings
• Ability to work safely with weather-sealing chemicals and appropriate protective measures

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid training and skill development
• PowerU: 100% tuition reimbursement program with over 150 educational opportunities
• Competitive hourly base pay ($22.81–$30.42) paid biweekly
• Eligibility for performance-based bonus compensation
• Internal advancement opportunities