Commercial Solar Installer (Traveling)
Austin, TX
Commercial – Commercial Field Operations /
Full-Time /
On-site
Freedom Solar is one of the largest solar installation companies in the United States. Founded in Austin in 2007, our residential business serves Texas and Florida, and our commercial business has a nationwide reach. Our strong reputation in the industry is based on our dedication to quality craftsmanship and outstanding customer service. At Freedom Solar, our mission is to enable our customers to live more powerfully by harnessing clean, affordable, and reliable energy from the sun. We take great pride in living by these 6 core values:
Pride in Quality Craftsmanship
Go Above and Beyond
Put People First
Have a Humble Heart
Give a Damn
Shoot Straight
At Freedom Solar, we have built a customer-focused, turnkey solar installation experience that is unusual in the industry. Unlike most solar companies, we serve our customers through the entirety of their solar journey, from marketing and sales, to installation, to service and warranty coverage. As we have scaled, we have remained true to our startup roots, with dedication, creativity, resourcefulness, and speed inherent to our culture. We care deeply about our customers and the environment, and everything we do reflects that. And we aspire that our team emulates and enhances this culture.
THIS TRAVELING INSTALLER ROLE IS BASED OUT OF AUSTIN, TX.
Freedom Solar Power is looking for dedicated, humble, and hardworking Commercial Solar Installers for national commercial solar-based projects with either construction, electrical or solar experience! You will join a crew of solar installers to install 10kW to 1MW solar systems. This position is 90% travel; mostly 4 weeks out, with occasional weekend travel/work required.
Essential Functions and Duties
- Work with a team of installers on commercial solar projects.
- Safely executing quality workmanship, and timely completion of work assignments.
- Ensure proper safety, quality, and attitude per all company policies.
- Responsible for perpetuating the mission, goals, and values of Freedom Solar Power.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in commercial solar installation, electrical, or construction, electrical coding strongly desired.
- Can physically lift, bend, squat, and haul 50+ lbs.
- Capable of working in hot climates.
- Introduction to commercial solar mechanical and electrical principles.
- A valid Driver’s License and clean MVR are required to drive company vehicles.
- Willingness to travel weeks at a time across the US, 90% of the year.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Prior solar, construction, or electrical experience!
- Strong work history with career progression!
- Flexible – will do what it takes to get the job done.
- Hardworking – you will put 100% into your work and be a team player.
- Great communicator and team player.
- You take pride in your work.
- Enjoys being challenged.
THE HOME OFFICE FOR FREEDOM SOLAR POWER IS IN AUSTIN, TX.
ALL TEAM MEETINGS AND FLIGHTS ARE OUT OF AUSTIN.
FREEDOM SOLAR POWER COVERS EMPLOYEE EXPENSES (FLIGHT/HOTEL/PER DIEM) ONCE YOU DEPART FROM AUSTIN, TX.
We understand you may be a great candidate without fitting all our preferred experience, knowledge, skills, and attributes. And you may have other skills that are valuable for the role, but which we haven’t thought of. Because we recognize this and we value diversity of thought, experience, and background, we still encourage you to apply.
Freedom Solar is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Employee Benefits:
Freedom Solar recognizes that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, upward mobility, and an exciting fast-paced culture. For this reason, we offer a growing Benefit Plan that includes the following:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
100% Company-Sponsored Short-Term Disability
401(k) Employer Matching
Weekly Pay Dates
3 Weeks PTO + 3 Sick Days
12 Paid Holidays
Team Building Events!
Upward mobility Opportunities!
