Harvest Solar ยท 2 days ago
Solar Installer - Illinois
Champaign, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18.43/hr - $21.60/hrHarvest Solar is a Michigan-based company that provides cost-effective renewable energy solutions. They are seeking Solar Installers to join their Field Crew in Champaign, Illinois, responsible for the proper installation of solar systems while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
EnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Valid non-suspended driver's license
Ability to obtain CDL certification
Ambitious and motivated
Capable of working with a team
Able to follow direction
Experience accessing and working on roofs in some capacity
Comfortable working at height
Capable of working on a sloped surface
Benefits
Nine Paid Holidays per Year. Including: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve.
Paid Vacation: Vacation time is accrued each week at a rate of 1.5384 to achieve 80 hours in the calendar year. Unused vacation can be paid out and/or up to 40 unused hours can be rolled over at year end.
Health Insurance. The premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction. Premiums are based on level of coverage, i.e., Associate only, Associate & Spouse, Associate & Child(ren), Family.
Dental Insurance The premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction. Premiums are based on level of coverage, i.e., Associate only, Associate & Spouse, Associate & Child(ren), Family.
Vision Insurance: The premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction. Premiums are based on level of coverage, i.e., Associate only, Associate & Spouse, Associate & Child(ren), Family.
Group Life Insurance: $50,000.00 of group life insurance, with and Accident Death clause. Premiums are covered by Harvest Solar
Group Short Term Disability: 60% of your earnings, with a $1,000.00 weekly maximum, are available for injury or illness after a seven-day waiting period. Premiums are covered by Harvest Solar.
Voluntary Supplemental Programs: Accident, Critical illness, and Hospital Indemnity are available at the associate's expense. Plans are organized through Allstate and premiums are paid through payroll deduction.
Paid Time Off (PTO): 40 Hours are available each year on January 1. PTO Is available to assist you in managing your time off work for personal appointments. PTO does not rollover, nor is it paid out at the end of the year, unused PTO is forfeited.
Harvest Solar 401k Plan: Associates are auto enrolled at a 3% deferral rate. The plan is administered by Vestwell. Auto enrolled contribution is invested in a "Retire-On-Time" plan.
Company
Harvest Solar
Harvest Solar produces more energy by providing cost-effective renewable energy for agricultural, commercial, and utility-scale industries.
Founded in 2006
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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