Crew Lead

Overview

Description

Join an established and innovative company in the fast-growing solar industry and enjoy strong pay rate + install bonuses + benefits + advancement opportunities!

Do you have proven skills and experience completing solar installations and work with others to do their best work? If this sounds like you, and you want an opportunity where your commitment to quality and productivity will be rewarded, please keep reading!

We’re Freedom Forever, a fast-growing solar company known for innovation and quality, and we’re looking for people who want an opportunity to build a career with us as a Crew Lead!

• As a Crew Lead you are responsible for coordinating residential installations of each system efficiently, in a timely and quality manner.
• Demonstrate good leadership, communication, and documentation skills while working on the roof.
• Supervisor responsibilities for the entire installation project and supervision of safety on the job.
• Complete installation on various roof types as well as ground mounts.
• Supervise quality and efficiency of work performed on site.
• Communicate with Roof Lead and Branch Manager on any changes needed to be performed.
• Mount racking, modules, and electrical equipment.
• Thoroughly and completely fill out job documents and collect data and photos for each job.
• Foster teamwork to improve productivity and complete projects.
• Drive Company vehicle to and from jobs safely; manage truck tools and material inventory.
• Supervise troubleshooting and repair of projects; ensure site cleanup.
• May perform required travel for extended periods.
• Provide and maintain a current driver s license and a clean driving record to operate a Company vehicle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Must have a minimum of 1+ year experience, including at least 6 months of leading a crew.
• Must have electrical and roof racking experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good motivation with an emphasis on productivity, detail, and safety.
• Able to work safely with heights on ladders and in confined areas.
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned tasks.
• Must be willing and able to climb ladders, stairs, work on rooftops, and stand for long periods.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds frequently throughout the workday.
• Attention to detail; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and regular, reliable attendance.
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to work in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, rain, crawl spaces, etc.).
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment; valid state driver s license with a clean driving record.
• Special Skills & Training:
  Well skilled with power and hand tools and able to train others on safe use.

• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Stand, walk, and climb for extended periods; work on ladders, scaffolds, or poles.
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl; bend, stretch, twist, or reach.
• Repeat movements; see details at close range; distinguish colors and shades.
• Lift 50+ pounds; move, lift, push, or carry heavy objects; use stamina to work long shifts.
• Maintain balance and stability in various positions; react quickly with hands and feet.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Travel for business purposes; if required to travel, must have a valid Driver’s License/Insurance and ability to drive a personal vehicle to different sites.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Insurance
• $50K Life Insurance
• 401K
• Medical Reimbursement Accounts (HSA & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time-Off
• Branch Performance bonuses

Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on legally-protected statuses including veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, national origin, disability or other protected characteristics. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee.

Employees must submit to a criminal history check, MVR check and a 9-panel drug screen. Job based in Illinois not seeking remote employees.