Solar Installer Apprentice

Career Summary: Earn While You Learn in a two-year Solar Installer Apprenticeship Program! Receive your NABCEP Solar PV Associate & Professional Credentials.

Must have an interest in the solar industry pertaining to the design, installation, procurement & operations. Qualified candidates for Apprenticeship funding through WorkSource GA WIOA Grant are either Unemployed, Underemployed, or Receiving Government Assistance.

Candidates without experience must complete an OSHA 10 Safety Certification and Pre-Apprenticeship with Global Apprenticeship Foundation.

Responsibilities:
● Works with Solar Installers to ensure projects are completed on time and to correct specifications.

Duties/Responsibilities:
● Assist with residential and commercial installations.
● Assist installation crews on roofs.
● Help install solar racking, solar panels, and wiring.
● Maintains a clean and safe project site.
● Organize on site material and equipment storage.

● Highly mindful of safety regulations.
● Completes projects to national NEC & local AHJ code standards.
● Learn compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications and best practices.
● Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

● Verbal and written communication skills.
● Interpersonal and customer service skills.
● Organizational skills and attention to detail.
● Prepared to work hard & poses a large amount of common sense.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Ability to prioritize tasks, multi-task, and learn quickly.
● Must be willing to work in a harsh hot or cold environment due to weather changes.
● Must stay on track with Apprenticeship coursework for pay increases.

● Valid driver’s license, personal transportation to and from various job sites in metro Atlanta area with a clean MVR for insurance purposes.

Education and Experience:

● High school diploma or GED.
● Certifications, technical school training, and/or electrical experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

● Ability to work harnessed on roofs over one story high.
● Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly.
● Ability to climb all types of ladders.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have reliable transportation?

Experience:

• Construction: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Divers license (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Marietta, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road