Posted 4 days ago
Solar Roof Lead (South Bay, CA)
AI Summary
Experienced Solar Roof Lead installs residential solar systems on roofs, leads roof layouts and penetrations, and ensures racking, conduit, and electrical connections meet safety and company standards.
About this role
If you’re an experienced solar roof lead, senior solar installer, or senior solar technician looking to grow your career in renewable energy, this is your opportunity to join one of California’s leading solar companies.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Discretionary Performance bonuses for top crews
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (Lots of options)
- 10 days of paid time off in your first year
- 7 paid holidays annually
- Annual company events
- Additional perks and advancement opportunities
Why You’ll Love Working With Simply Solar
- Tight-knit 3-person crews that support each other
- Most solar installations are completed within 1–2 days
- Professional, safe, and enjoyable work environment
- Supportive leadership that values growth and teamwork
- Monthly bonus potential and performance recognition
Your Role:
As an Experienced Solar Roof Lead, you’ll work as part of a 3-person crew alongside licensed electricians to install residential solar energy systems safely, efficiently, and to Simply Solar’s high standards. You’ll take the lead on all roof-related work and help deliver top-tier solar installations that power California homes.
Key Responsibilities
- Read and interpret solar plan sets and layouts
- Install residential solar systems on various roof types
- Lead roof layouts and complete roof penetrations
- Ensure all racking is level, secure, and properly grounded
- Bend and run rooftop conduit for solar wiring
- Perform basic electrical connections (home runs, jumper wires, etc.)
- Manage roof-top safety and fall protection in compliance with OSHA
- Install tilt kits, solar panels, and related components
- Represent Simply Solar with professionalism and a positive attitude
Qualifications
- 1.5+ years of solar installation or roofing experience (minimum)
- Reliable transportation to and from the warehouse
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Experience with battery systems or ground mounts (preferred)
- Crew leadership or training experience (a plus)
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check
Ready to power a cleaner future?
Apply today to join Simply Solar, one of California’s most respected solar installation companies, and take your solar career to the next level!
When you join the Simply Solar team, you join an amazing culture of people who care deeply about the work they do. You join an organization committed to empowering people to make positive, measurable changes in their personal lives and our communities.
We also offer competitive pay with excellent benefits, company trips/events, PTO, 401K, and more. Plus, we’re pet-friendly!
Join our team, and do work that matters!
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