Roof Lead

Description

Join an established and innovative solar company and enjoy a strong pay rate + install bonuses + benefits + advancement opportunities!

Do you like to work with your hands and take pride in the quality you bring to your work? If you feel like you’ve got skills and motivation, but your current job limits your earnings and ability to advance, then 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 Solar Installer! As a member of our branch operations team, you'll be working with a crew that performs residential solar system installations for our customers.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Roof Lead is responsible for assembling, installing and/or maintaining solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on varying surfaces (rooftop, ground mount, use specific structures, etc.). 

 ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Driving Company vehicle to and from the branch 
• Loading and unloading company vehicle with project materials 
• Loading and unloading materials to and from the roof/structure being installed on 
• Assemble all roof components in an efficient and safe manner 
• Perform all PV electrical work independently or under direct supervision. 
• Perform ground and final wire electrical work both independently and under direct supervision 
• Providing direction and task assignment for all work performed at the PV array (roof or ground mount) 
• Updating and maintaining constant communication with the crew lead onsite 
• Install projects adhering to Freedom Forever plan sets 
• Flashing penetrations as needed to ensure project quality 

 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Must have a strong understanding of PV systems, components, installation methods and safety practices 
• Ability to motivate and mentor others from a leadership position 
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment 
• Ability to assign tasks to team and ensure all tasks are completed in order and on time 
• Attention to detail 
• Able to work safety with heights on ladders and in confined areas
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks 
• Must be willing and able to climb ladders, stairs, work on rooftops and able to work on your feet for long periods of time 

 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS (Employee is required to travel for business purposes, not including commute to and from work.)   If required to travel, must have a valid Driver's License/Insurance and the ability to drive a personal vehicle to different sites. 

 

Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

Employees of Freedom Forever must submit to a criminal history check, MVR check and a 9-panel drug screen that includes the following: Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Opiates, Phencyclidine (PCP), Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, Methaqualone, Propoxyphene. 

 Job based in Illinois not seeking remote employees.