What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solar Installer position at SunPower?
Solar Installer/Roofer
Location: Salem, Oregon
Job Level: Entry-Level
Shift: Full-time (40-45 hours)
Compensation: $50,000-$65,000/year plus paid training
Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, & Life and Accident insurance, an HSA Savings Account, and the opportunity to receive stock options.
SunPower: With decades of experience, we are a U.S.-based solar company committed to providing reliable and sustainable energy and storage solutions. Clean energy and storage should be accessible to everyone. SunPower delivers all-in-one residential solar solutions with personal customer service, leading in sustainability through ethically sourced materials and low environmental impact.
SunPower supports the transition to clean energy through streamlined, dependable solar solutions designed to meet diverse needs while minimizing environmental impact. By prioritizing ethically sourced materials and collaborating with nonprofit organizations, we are expanding access to solar technology and contributing to a more sustainable, resilient future.
About Us: In 2025, Blue Raven Solar and Complete Solar came together under the trusted SunPower name. This transition brings together the strengths, expertise, and shared commitment to making clean energy simpler and more accessible for everyone.
Position Summary:
As a Solar Panel Installer, you must be a hard worker ready to help with the installation of solar systems. You will spend 70-90% of your day working on rooftops with various angles and heights in all weather conditions. The most important feature of a good solar installer is being someone willing to learn, and motivated. Someone wanting to make a difference while providing world-class customer service skills. We care about all our employees and constantly seek to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
Essential Duties:
- Follow layout plans and perform the structural mounting of racking, modules, and electrical equipment
- Support the crew to assure the successful completion of the solar system installation
- Document completion of quality installation
- Compliance with OSHA standards
Key Competencies:
- MUST have active LRT License for state of Oregon.
- Must be able to consistently carry up to 60 pounds
- Must be comfortable working with heights (Ladders, stairs, and roofs)
- Must have a reliable means of transportation
- Prior residential solar installation experience preferred but not required
- Prior roofing/roofer experience or residential construction preferred but not required
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000