Freedom Solar Power

Solar Installer

Austin, TX, US

In-personFull time roleNo Previous Experience, Early Career

23 days ago

About the Job

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.

Freedom Solar is looking for Solar Installers to join our team! In this role, you will be a part of a crew that is responsible for installing 1kW – 30kW solar systems on residential homes. The ideal installer is hard-working, motivated by meeting goals, and great at working with their hands. This is a great position for someone who has prior construction and/or roofing experience, takes pride in their work, thrives working in a team environment, and enjoys being challenged. This position is based out of our South Austin office ( 78744).


Job Duties:

  • Attending safety meetings daily, before any work is performed on-site.
  • Installing racking system per manufacturer’s specifications and Freedom Solar Power's plans per different residential roof types.
  • Installing DC and AC equipment per plans and local codes.
  • Commissioning PV systems safely.
  • Testing system components while the system is operational.
  • Performing additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

  • A valid Driver’s License and clean MVR are required to drive company vehicles.
  • Apprentice Electrical License, preferred
  • Valid OSHA 10; (OSHA 30 preferred) 
  • Residential solar installation experience preferred
  • Electrical experience, strongly recommended

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

  • Knowledge of local electrical codes
  • Knowledge of residential PV design and components
  • Knowledge of basic trades: roofing, carpentry, plumbing, and metal framing
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints, wiring schematics, and electrical instructions
  • Ability to make field changes and communicate problems with the Project Manager
  • Ability to test voltages from 10V – 1000VDC / 120V – 480VAC
  • Ability to receive and distribute instructions
  • Ability to drive a truck and trailer safely

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to withstand heights, be on roofs, and climb ladders 
  • Ability to lift 50-75+ lbs routinely 
  • Ability to bend, stretch, squat, and lift
  • Ability to work in 30-100+ degree weather, as well as in wet and dry conditions


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!

About the Company

Freedom Solar Power Logo

Freedom Solar Power

Austin, Texas, USA

501-1000

<p>Freedom Solar Power is the leader in turnkey solar installations in Texas, Colorado, Florida, Virginia and North Carolina, providing high quality, cost-effective, reliable solar solutions for residential and commercial markets. Based in Austin since 2007, Freedom Solar has installed more than 157 megawatts of solar panels for thousands of homeowners and hundreds of top companies such as Whole Foods, Office Depot, and the University of Texas. Freedom is number 338 on Inc. Magazine's list of the top 500 fastest-growing private companies in America, is recognized as the number one residential solar installer in Texas by Greentech Media (2017-2019), and named a Best Places to Work by the Austin Business Journal in 2019 and by the Houston Business Journal in 2020.</p> <p>EXPERIENCE: Our installation team is NABCEP certified and has over 30 years of experience installing complex, custom projects in the residential, commercial, and government sectors.</p> <p>QUALITY: We guarantee the highest standards in residential and commercial construction. We specialize in roof mounts, ground mounts, pole mounts, carport/parking structures, and off-grid battery back-up systems.</p>

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