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Remove and Replace Technician / Solar Installer

StraightUp Solar, Bloomington, IL, United States


Remove and Replace Technician / Solar Installer
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 3,500 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 solar professionals across 3 offices (St. Louis, MO; Bloomington IL; Marion, IL). Almost 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

Remove and Re-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

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

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

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.

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