Installer

The Installer role at Sunrun is based in Sacramento, CA and focuses on residential solar installation projects. The position operates as part of a construction team alongside a Foreperson and Lead Installer. Sunrun maintains a Power+ training program that supports work across installation, inspection, and service tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure personal, crew, and job site safety at all times and participate in training sessions on new products, installation methodology, and safety.
• Review inventory at the loading dock to confirm the assigned crew truck is stocked adequately.
• Complete layout and assemble solar modules, racking, mechanical and structural mounts, electrical equipment, and tools in preparation for installation according to the project plan.
• Apply weather sealing to roofing structures, buildings, or support mechanisms.
• Perform project cleanup at the client site and in the installation vehicle to maintain an orderly job site and work environment.

Requirements

• Previous solar, construction, or military experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to transport materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks, up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to work on rooftops with various angles and surfaces, which requires frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, turning, standing, and balance.
• Ability to climb ladders and work in outdoor weather conditions including excessive noise, extreme heat, extreme cold, wet environments, and humidity.
• Ability to frequently utilize hand functions requiring fine motor skills, including fine manipulation, grasping, and pinching.
• Ability to work within the safe range of equipment such as ladders, fall protection harnesses, and other personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work and maintain balance on roofs and other areas of height, in the sun, and in low light conditions.
• Ability to walk on rafters, roof tiles, and roof shingles without damage.
• Ability to distinguish colors such as red, black, yellow, white, and green.
• Ability to work in confined spaces such as attics, basements, and crawl spaces, which requires kneeling and crouching.
• Ability to hear verbal commands and warnings.
• Ability to work with chemicals using appropriate protections.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, and paid training.
• PowerU tuition reimbursement program at 100 percent with over 150 educational opportunities.
• Competitive hourly base pay of $21.82 to $29.09 paid biweekly with eligibility for performance-based bonus compensation.
• Internal advancement opportunities as earned.