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Lead Surveyor (Residential Solar)

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Freedom Forever
13 days ago
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13 days ago
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Description

Position at Freedom Forever

Pay Range from $18.50 - $30/hr + Company Take Home Vehicle & Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Care Insurance
  • $50k Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • Medical Reimbursement Accounts (HSA & FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time-Off

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead Surveyor will provide a strong leadership presence to the Site Survey team and will set the

standard for quality and production. The Lead Surveyor will provide training to new hires and established auditors to ensure that processes are being implemented correctly and Company resources are being protected. In addition, the Lead Surveyor will use their skills and experience to perform particularly difficult audits that demand their expertise.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Travel to project sites to obtain information necessary to complete technical design documents
  • for a solar system
  • Create detailed rooftop map layout for solar arrays including roof layout dimensions and all roof
  • penetrations (pipes, vents etc.)
  • Collect detailed shading data using a Solmetric Sun Eye
  • Develop a positive relationship with customers to establish rapport and to gather facilities
  • assessment data as needed
  • Conduct a physical site audit using auditing tools including a tablet PC, measuring devices,
  • Solmetric equipment, a digital camera, and other related equipment
  • Prepare & upload site audit documents as needed to coordinate with the design/engineering
  • department to produce permit-ready documents within 24 hours of Site Audit
  • Follow Freedom Forever Standard Operating Procedures for Site Audit to ensure a smooth
  • handoff between departments
  • Provide and maintain a current driver's license and a clean driving record to safely operate a
  • Company vehicle
  • Develop relationships with sales team, design professionals and subcontractors to support the
  • business activities
  • Train all new hires for the Site Survey Technician (SST) position
  • Scheduled for difficult/skill appropriate Site Audits by the Regional Survey Supervisor (RSS),
  • providing training to SSTs when possible, to broaden their skillset
  • Flexible with scheduling to be able to fulfill any appointments if an SST is unable to complete
  • their scheduled day
  • Provides ongoing training to SSTs as deemed necessary by the RSS
  • Available to assist on steep roofs, large systems, etc. when two SSTs would be needed
  • Works with RSS to ensure quality and production standards are upheld
  • Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Certifications:

  • High School Graduate or GED
  • Trade School degree in a discipline related to construction or building sciences, engineering or architecture is preferred

Experience:

  • A minimum of three (3) years' experience in a discipline related to construction or building sciences, estimating or site auditing experience
  • Solar installation experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Ability to understand, read, and comprehends contract documents and plans
  • Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to lead, motivate team to successfully meet organizational goals and objectives

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ABILITIES
  • Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
  • Stand for long periods of time
  • Walk or run for long periods of time
  • Climb ladders, scaffolds, or poles
  • Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl
  • Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out
  • Repeat the same movements
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away
  • Determine the distance between objects
  • Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects
  • Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls
  • Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm
  • Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
  • Understand the speech of another person
  • Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects
  • See differences between colors, shades, and brightness
  • Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place
  • Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired
  • Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
  • React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet
  • While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side
  • Must be physically able to work on roofs and in attics, as well as lift 50+ pounds on occasion

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS (Employee is required to travel for business purposes, not including commute to and from work.)

If required to travel, must have a valid Driver's License/Insurance and the ability to drive a personal vehicle to different sites.

Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

Due to the nature of this position, a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on each of the duties listed, which may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Freedom Forever is a fair chance employer and will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. This position requires a background check. However, unless an exemption applies, you will not be asked to provide information about any criminal history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment.

Employees of Freedom Forever must submit to a criminal history check, MVR check and a 9-panel drug screen that includes the following: Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Opiates, Phencyclidine (PCP), Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, Methaqualone, Propoxyphene.

Job based in Livermore, CA not seeking remote employees.
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JOB SUMMARY
Lead Surveyor (Residential Solar)
Freedom Forever
Livermore
13 days ago
N/A
Full-time

Job post no longer accepts applications
Lead Surveyor (Residential Solar)

Job post no longer accepts applications