What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solar PV Installation Technician position at Kokosing, Inc.?
Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 60 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For 70 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $1.5 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.
Job Description:
Member of the Operations Team.
Primarily responsible for the installation and service of the components of a Solar PV system.
Travel is required within Ohio and potential surrounding states.
** The schedule for this position is 10-hour shifts, Monday-Friday**
Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following but other duties may be assigned:
Installation:Work with other team members of the installation team to build solar electrical systems for residential and commercial customers. Installing solar panels and their components on roofs and ground mounted racking systems.
Management:Required to manage your time to ensure that you have safely and correctly completed the required work.
Communication:Working under the direction of the Construction Manager, Project Managers and Crew Lead Installation Technician, and in coordination with all team members to ensure that all parties are communicated with and working toward our values.
Physical:Working on lifts, ladders, rooftops, and other hard to access areas. Manual dexterity required for frequent reaching, climbing, and lifting of objects up to 100lbs. You will also be required to operate power tools. Ares of work could be in confined spaces, with variable weather, and variable heights.
Safety:Required to wear all safety gear and perform all safety as required by the policies. It is also your responsibility to ensure that all vehicle safety is followed such as no distracted driving, and ensuring your assigned vehicle is clean and organized.
Education/Experience & Qualifications:
High School Diploma required
At least six to twelve months experience working with construction, renewable energy, and/or commercial or residential photovoltaics preferred, but at least six months to one year of experience in the construction field is required
Basic computer proficiency, including the use of applications on a cell phone
Experience operating lulls, forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, trenchers, and augers is a strong plus
Must be willing and have the ability for 2 to 4 nights of weekly overnight travel
Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
