Solar Installer

The right person for this role needs to be a Bloomington, IL area resident. It includes around 70% travel within the states of IL and MO - home most weekends.

About StraightUp Solar:

StraightUp Solar is Missouri’s largest and longest-running solar installation company. We are dedicated exclusively to PV design, installation, operations, and maintenance. We have installed more than 3,000 solar projects for businesses, homes, schools, farms, churches and government buildings throughout Missouri and Illinois.

St. Louis-founded and owned, we are a fully-licensed and insured electrical contractor, a BBB A+ business, B-Corp Certified, and a St. Louis Post Dispatch Top Workplace award winner since 2020. We care deeply for the environment, our communities, and our team. StraightUp Solar is a focused team of 120 solar professionals across 3 offices (St. Louis, MO; Bloomington IL; Marion, IL). Half of our team members have a NABCEP Advanced Certification or an Associate-Level Credential, proving our dedication to quality solar.

Expectations of All Employees:

- Live StraightUp Solar’s CLEARE values and embrace our goal of “inspiring a solar community to create a sustainable world.”

- Always work toward shared understanding and engage in “crucial conversations” when needed.

- Be self-sufficient and supportive of other team members.

Position Responsibilities:

- Adhere to StraightUp Solar and OSHA safety standards

- Install quality PV installation to system design specifications

- Ensure that layout, roof attachment, racking and module assembly, combiner box installation, home run wiring, and voltage testing meets expected quality standards

- Complete electrical wiring of solar array (AC and DC)

- Problem solve system layouts when design specifications require adjustment

Essential Functions:

- Stage materials and tools and load vans

- Perform quality roof penetrations

- Assemble racking, mounting systems and modules per specification

- Ground and wire the modules and combiner box

- Perform voltage testing

- Assist with general ground support

- Assist with general site preparation and clean up

- Deliver a high level of customer service

Requirements:

- Must have a clean driving record, valid driver’s license, and access to transportation to our warehouse

- Lift 75 pounds repeatedly

- Bend over and kneel on surfaces

- Squat, crawl, twist in variety of ways

- Drive power tools and use other small tools such as hammers and wrenches

- Handle inclement weather

- Sit in vehicle for long periods

- Understand tool use and basic familiarity with construction practices

- Must be organized and self-motivated

- Must have excellent teamwork and communication skills including the ability to foster a positive team environment through collaborative decision-making

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

- Understanding of grid-tied PV system design, electrical wire sizing, and conduit connections

- Previous experience installing solar PV on the DC side of the system

- Leadership Experience

- NABCEP certification

- OSHA-10 safety certification

What We Offer:

- Competitive hourly rate and advancement opportunities

- Quarterly Profit Sharing

- 2% Employer Matching 401(k) that is 100% vested

- Company paid Life Insurance $50,000

- Monthly insurance stipend for all full time employees

- Health (United Health Care), Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Life, Legal, and Dependent Care FSA coverage options

- Wellness Program with Headspace App Stipend

- Paid Time Off, 9 Holidays, Parental and Bereavement Leave, 8 hours paid Volunteer Time

- Per Diem and lodging covered if / when there is out of town travel

- Ongoing solar education and training classes - including our Electrical Apprenticeship and NABCEP certification options

StraightUp Solar Culture:

We provide a supportive team environment which allows everyone the opportunity to collaborate on ideas to improve the company. StraightUp Solar is committed to ongoing training and professional development, promoting from within as much as possible. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer celebrating our employees' differences regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Diversity makes us better.

StraightUp Solar has 6 core values (CLEARE) that guide the company and team members.

CLEARE Values:

- Care for Community

- Lead the Energy Transition

- Educate Everyone

- Advocate with Purpose

- Respect People & Planet

- Embody Excellence

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Employee discount

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Opportunities for advancement

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Professional development assistance

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

- Is your driving record clean for the last 5 years?

- Do you live in the Bloomington, IL area?

- Are you open to traveling within IL and MO around 70% of the time? You would be home most weekends, you earn a per diem, and we pay for lodging.

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person