Solar Crew Lead
Empower Home Services
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Job Description
Responsibilities and Duties
- Leads Solar installation on site
- Responsible for the care and safety of the crew members on jobsites
- Assures completeness of Installation from Roof to Electrical
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment
- Collect data and photos during and at the end of each project
- Organize, lead and train crews to complete projects within company's SOP's
- Knowledge and experience with installation of Battery Back-up systems
- Complete projects within given time frames and budgets
- Maintain high levels of quality assurance and control, with an emphasis on crew safety
- Competently delegate work amongst crew and resolve potential crew issues
- Diagnose and troubleshoot system malfunctions and operational issues
- Communicate with customers in a professional, considerate, and respectful manner, answering all questions and complaints to the best of your ability
- Other tasks duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 2-5 years' solar installation experience in both commercial and residential applications
- 2 Years of experience with electrical work and battery installation (Tesla, Enphase, Sonnen) is required
- Knowledge of basic residential, commercial and battery storage installations
- Minimum 1 year of leading a crew of 3 or more
- Ability to work in challenging environments (hot sun, cold, wind, tight spaces, etc.)
- Capable of standing for long stretches of time and working at heights (on rooftops, climb ladders and stairs)
- Ability to safely handle tools and materials commonly found in the construction and solar industries, such as: ladders, inverters, solar panels, panel boards and other similar electrical equipment, lumber, roofing materials, etc.
- Self-motivated with an attention to productivity, detail and safety
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during work, including but not limited to peers and customers
- Ability to read basic solar and electrical plans
- Strong work ethic and excellent communication and documentation skills
Benefits
We offer employees working full-time comprehensive benefits, including health coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401K, paid Holidays off, and Sick Leave.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, climb, crawl, push, pull, reach, sit, stand, climb ladders, and work with various tools and equipment. Must be able to operate a pallet jack and forklift. Have to ability to listen, understand, and communicate in writing and verbally. The employee will frequently be required to lift objects up to 75 pounds.
Requirements
- Clean driving and background record
- Valid CA Driver's License
- The ability to travel within California on a bi-weekly basis based on project location
- Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment screening requirements
What Most Solar Installers Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Solar installation in Texas blends roofing and electrical skills, and the electrical tie-in must be done by or under a licensed electrician. Installers often start on the mechanical side, mounting racking and panels, and grow into electrical and system commissioning. Many employers value the NABCEP credential for higher pay. Compensation is usually hourly, sometimes with production bonuses, and skilled leads who manage installs and inspections earn well.
The trade is growing fast but is weather and incentive driven, so workload can swing. New hires are surprised that most of the day is physical rooftop work in Houston heat, carrying panels up ladders and working at height with fall protection. You read plans, mount racking to the roof without causing leaks, run conduit, and connect to inverters and the panel. Knowledge of both roofing waterproofing and electrical safety makes you valuable. Demand rises with energy costs and storm resilience interest, and the field rewards techs who cross both trades cleanly.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
An install crew starts by reviewing the system design and staging materials. You set up fall protection, then mount the racking to the roof, sealing every penetration so the roof stays watertight. Panels go up next, carried to the roof and secured to the rails in the planned layout.
The electrical stage ties it together. You run conduit, connect the panels, and wire to the inverter and the home's electrical panel, working under licensed supervision where required. Commissioning tests the system and confirms it produces power, and the job must pass utility and city inspection before it goes live. Coordination with the crew and the homeowner keeps the install on schedule. You document the work and clean the site. Expect heat, heights, heavy panels, and a mix of mechanical and electrical work through the day, balanced by the satisfaction of switching on a system that will power a home for decades.
What Solar Installers Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Solar Photovoltaic Installers).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $22.63/hr.
Building a Solar Installation Career in Texas
Solar installation blends roofing and electrical work. The electrical tie-in must be performed by or under a licensed electrician, so many solar companies keep licensed electricians on staff. Installers often start on the mechanical side mounting racking and panels, then grow into electrical and commissioning. The NABCEP credential is widely valued and raises pay. The path moves from install labor into lead installer, then into electrical, design, and project roles. Techs who master both roofing waterproofing and electrical safety are the most valuable and can move into management or contracting.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Install Laborer $43,618/yr
Mount racking and panels and learn rooftop safety and sealing.
- 2 Lead Installer $47,070/yr
Run the mechanical install and mentor the crew on the roof.
- 3 Electrical / Commissioning Tech $59,966/yr
Wire inverters and panels under license and commission systems.
- 4 Project Lead / Estimator $59,966/yr
Design systems, manage inspections, and run install projects.
- 5 Solar Contractor $74,006/yr
Run a solar company with licensed electrical and install crews.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
About This Employer
Empower Home Services is listed in the Houston Home Services Guide directory of solar installers in Champions Forest. It holds a 4.9-star rating from 84 reviews.
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