Solar Installer - Illinois

cdla required

harvest solar, an equal opportunity employer, is a michigan-based company that provides cost-effective renewable energy for agriculture, commercial, and utility customers yielding more energy independence by utilizing solar energy. We believe in energy independence and a sustainable future for our children and grandchildren. Our purpose is to empower people to create and use renewable energy by providing them with the best‑in‑class service, products, and experience.

we are seeking solar installers to work as part of our field crew in champaign, illinois. The solar installer is responsible for the proper installation of harvest solar systems while representing the harvest solar brand, through the duties outlined below. The ideal candidate will be ambitious and motivated, capable of working with a team and be able to follow directions closely.

As a solar installer, you will work outside in a commercial construction setting 95 to 100% of the time. Work is performed at the job site and locations vary, therefore overnight travel for periods of 3 to 5 days is required. Harvest values our employees work life balance and overnight travel is primarily scheduled monday through friday. Hotel and transportation costs are covered.

$65.00 food per diem is paid for overnight stays.

our compensation package includes an hourly pay rate starting at $21.00. Overtime is paid at time and half after 8 hours in a day; monday through sunday.

• maintain excellent attendance. When you are not at work, our customer and thereby harvest’s reputation are negatively impacted.
• properly represent harvest solar through your professional dress, conduct and behavior on the site or with customers
• follow all instructions to ensure that operations are completed in a safe and productive manner and ensuring the quality of our product.
• work in a collaborative manner with other installers and electricians to ensure the quality of our product.
• active participation in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction and customer satisfaction.
• following instructions from construction project managers and crew leaders.
• taking apart or constructing scaffolding, bracing and other temporary structures for the construction site.
• digging trenches and backfill holes to prepare for the construction site.
• accessing and working on roofs including climbing and descending ladders
• using proper safety equipment when working on roofs
• operating equipment and machinery used in construction sites.
• loading and unloading building materials
• cleaning the construction site by removing hazards materials and debris from the worksite
• assisting craft workers such as carpenters or electricians with their duties, if needed.
• lay out jobsites, operate equipment to bore holes or drive posts, pour concrete, fasten, and level racking, mount solar panels, run wiring, and test array output.
• perform routine maintenance requirements on company-owned equipment as directed.
• report safety incidents to your supervisor/crew leader and complete required accident reports.

• stop working on any equipment or process that you are concerned is unsafe and report your concern immediately to the project manager/crew leader.
• stop working on any equipment or process that you are concerned is compromising the quality of our product and report the concern immediately to the project manager/crew leader.

successful candidates will have a high school diploma or ged, a valid non-suspended driver’s license with an interested and ability to obtains cdl certification, in addition to being ambitious, motivated, capable of working with a team and be able to follow direction. The ideal candidate will have experience accessing and working on roofs in some capacity, be comfortable working at height and capable of working on a sloped surface.

harvest solar employees are eligible for the following benefits programs:

• immediately after hire:
  • nine paid holidays per year. Including: new year’s day, memorial day, independence day, labor…