Solar Trade Assistant

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Installation & Safety:
  • Roof and Ground Installations: Perform solar panel installations on both roofs and ground mounts, ensuring work is done safely and efficiently.
  • Safety Compliance: Lead safety discussions, complete paperwork, and adhere to all fall protection and safety regulations.
  • Equipment Setup: Set up ladders, fall protection anchors, and ropes, ensuring all equipment is secure before installation.
• Solar System Layout & Installation:
  
  • Layout Interpretation: Understand and interpret solar panel layouts and install systems in alignment with specifications.
  • Anchor & Racking Installation: Identify roof joists, and install anchors, L-feet, rails, and splices with precision. Ensure the final layout is aesthetically pleasing, level, and straight.
  • Micro-inverters & Cabling: Layout and install micro-inverters, rooftop junction boxes, and cabling for string inverters.
• Leadership & Training‍
  • Crew Support: Assist the Crew Lead in training and leading the installation team, helping with complex tasks, and ensuring safety standards are met.
  • Team Coordination: Provide guidance to team members and ensure efficient workflow during installation.
• Customer Service:
  • Customer Interaction: Deliver excellent customer service in person and via phone, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly. Escalate issues to the Crew Lead when necessary.
  • Professional Communication: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor when interacting with customers.

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What to Expect from the Company: At Riverside Energy, you can expect a dynamic and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued. We provide opportunities for growth and advancement within the renewable energy industry, along with competitive compensation and benefits.

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What We Expect from You:

• Customer Focus: Dedication to providing excellent customer service and resolving issues promptly.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients and internal teams.
• Safety: To understand how to set up your worksite and conduct a safe environment for you and your team.
• Team Collaboration: Willingness to collaborate with different departments to ensure customer needs are met.

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Qualifications:

• Experience: Basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Safety: Fall protection certification (Preferred) and ability to work safely on a variety of roof types and slopes.
• Installation Skills: Ability to set up ladders, lay out arrays, install anchors, and work with various solar components.‍
• Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of solar PV parts and ability to complete entry-level tasks under guidance.

Even if you do not meet all the requirements, do not hesitate to apply!

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Working Conditions:

• Location: Meet at the office daily before heading out to job sites. The office is in Kamloops. Job sites can be all over British Columbia.
• Hours of Work: This can vary depending on the season. Currently, our team is looking at 40-50 hours per week. Slower seasons may see 30-40 hours.
• Wage: Starting pay is $20 to 24 an hour based on hands-on experience in the industry.