Lead Installer

Sunrun seeks a Lead Installer for residential solar projects based in Bakersfield, CA. The role serves as a contributing member of an installation crew with added responsibility for guiding and coordinating fellow installers on a daily basis. The position includes participation in the Power+ program for cross-training across installation, inspection, and service tasks, along with 5% travel.

Responsibilities

• Review inventory at the loading dock to confirm the assigned crew truck is adequately stocked.
• Layout and assemble solar modules, mechanical and structural mounts, electrical equipment, and tools in preparation for installation.
• Apply weather sealing to roofing structures, buildings, or support mechanisms.
• Assemble racking, solar modules, panels, or support structures according to project plans.
• Maintain a clean and orderly job site, including client sites and installation vehicles.
• Ensure personal, crew, and job site safety at all times.
• Participate in mandatory training sessions on new products, installation methods, and safety.
• Lead crew through safe, effective, and efficient installations.
• Provide leadership, technical expertise, and support to crew members.
• Assist with solar battery installations when assigned.
• Serve as acting foreperson in the foreperson's absence when assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous solar installation experience required; equivalent construction or military experience may be considered.
• Valid driver’s license, minimum age of 21, and ability to pass a driving background check with a clean record.
• Ability to transport materials and equipment up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to work on rooftops with various angles and surfaces, requiring frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, turning, standing, and balance.
• Ability to work in confined spaces such as attics, basements, and crawl spaces, requiring kneeling and crouching.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions including excessive noise, extreme heat, extreme cold, wet environments, and humidity.
• Ability to perform fine motor skills including fine manipulation, grasping, and pinching.
• Ability to work within safe ranges of ladders, fall protection harnesses, and other personal protective equipment.
• Ability to maintain balance on roofs and other elevated areas, walk on rafters, roof tiles, and shingles without damage, and work in sun or low-light conditions.
• Ability to distinguish colors such as red, black, yellow, white, and green, and to hear verbal commands and warnings.
• Ability to work with chemicals using appropriate protections.

Benefits

• Hourly pay range of $26.40 to $35.21.
• Performance incentives through The League program, including Nike/Carhartt swag, prizes, and trips.
• Cross-training through the Power+ program to support work across multiple departments.