Job Description:

As a Solar Installation Technician, your primary role is to complete roof and ground solar installations in a safe, effective, and high-quality manner. You will work closely with the Crew Lead and other team members to ensure projects are completed on time and that customers receive exceptional service throughout the installation process.

Responsibilities:

1. 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.

2. 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, install anchors, L-feet, rails, and splices with precision. Ensure the final layout is aesthetically pleasing, level, and straight.
- Micro-inverters & Cabling: Lay out and install micro-inverters, rooftop junction boxes, and cabling for string inverters.

3. 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.

4. 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.

Qualifications:

Level 1 Technician:

- Experience:



Basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
- Safety: Fall protection certification 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.

Roof Crew Leader in Training (Level 2):

- Experience: 1 year at Level 1 with demonstrated proficiency in installing solar arrays with minimal guidance.
- Technical Skills: Can install all major solar components, including racking, anchors, and rooftop junction boxes.
- Leadership: Ability to guide and train Level 1 technicians and take on more complex tasks.
- Certification: Valid driver's license, fall protection certification.

Roof Crew Leader (Level 3):

- Experience: Expert in solar installations, capable of handling complex layouts and leading the entire roof portion of the install independently.
- Leadership: Able to train and lead crews with no guidance and ensure all safety standards are met.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in installing electrical rooftop equipment, connecting wires to soladecks, and performing all Level 1 and 2 tasks without supervision.
- Certification: First Aid Level 1, LSE Training, Fall Protection, Valid Driver’s License.

Benefits:

- Opportunity for career growth, with clear pathways from Level 1 Technician to Roof Crew Leader or Electrical Journeyman.
- Ongoing training and certification support, including safety training, first aid, and leadership development.
- In house benefits after 3 months.
- Opportunity to work in a fast-growing and dynamic industry contributing to sustainability.
- The pay Range is $20 to 24 an hour based on hands on experience in the industry.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Experience:

- General Labourer: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Solar Installation Technician/Labourer (Kamloops)
🏢 Riverside Energy Systems
📍 Kamloops