APPLICANTS ONLY - NO RECRUITERS PLEASE Solar technology has been around for decades, so why has the industry recently exploded? Solar costs less than traditional utility power providing immediate and long-term cost savings yielding it to be one of the fastest-growing industries in the nation. Harvest Solar is a Michigan-based company that provides cost-effective renewable energy for agriculture, commercial, and utility customers yielding more energy independence by utilizing solar energy. With in-house design, engineering, installation, and manufacturing, Harvest Solar is a pivotal turnkey operation that believes in expanding energy independence today to achieve a sustainable future for tomorrow. We believe in energy independence and a sustainable future for our children and grandchildren. Our purpose is to empower people to create and use renewable energy by providing them with the best‐in‐class service, products, and experience. We are seeking Solar Installers to work as part of our Field Crew in Champaign, Illinois. Solar Installers are responsible for the proper installation of Harvest Solar Systems while representing the Harvest Solar brand. As a Solar Installer, you will work outside in a commercial construction setting 95 to 100% of the time. Ability to work for extended periods of time on a sloping surface such as a roof. The setting includes outdoor work, working 10- and 12-hour days with exposure to construction site hazards and weather. Work is performed at the job site and locations vary, therefore overnight travel for periods of 3 to 5 days is required. Harvest values our employees work life balance and overnight travel is primarily scheduled Monday through Friday. Hotel and transportations costs are covered. $65.00 food per diem is paid for overnight stays. Our compensation package includes an hourly pay rate between $16.98 and $20.07 based on your skill and experience. A $2.00/hour premium is paid when you achieve your commercial driving permit, and an additional $2.00/hour is paid you’re you achieve your commercial driver license. Overtime is paid at time and half after 8 hours in a day; Monday through Sunday. Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, a valid non-suspended driver’s license with an interested and ability to obtains CDL certification, in addition to being ambitious, motivated, capable of working with a team and be able to follow direction. The ideal candidate will have experience accessing and working on roofs in some capacity, be comfortable working at height and capable of working on a sloped surface. The major responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: • Maintain excellent attendance. When you are not at work, our customer and thereby Harvest’s reputation are negatively impacted. • Properly represent Harvest Solar through your professional dress, conduct and behavior on the site or with customers • Follow all instructions to ensure that operations are completed in a safe and productive manner and ensuring the quality of our product. • Work in a collaborative manner with other installers and electricians to ensure the quality of our product. • Active participation in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction and customer satisfaction. • Following instructions from construction project managers and crew leaders. • Taking apart or constructing scaffolding, bracing and other temporary structures for the construction site. • Digging trenches and backfill holes to prepare for the construction site. • Accessing and working on roofs including climbing and descending ladders • Using proper safety equipment when working on roofs • Operating equipment and machinery used in construction sites. • Loading and unloading building materials • Cleaning the construction site by removing hazards materials and debris from the worksite • Assisting craft workers such as carpenters or electricians with their duties, if needed. • Lay out jobsites, operate equipment to bore holes or drive posts, pour concrete, fasten, and level racking, mount solar panels, run wiring, and test array output. • Perform routine maintenance requirements on company-owned equipment as directed. • Report safety incidents to your supervisor/crew leader and complete required accident reports. You are encouraged to: • Stop working on any equipment or process that you are concerned is unsafe and report your concern immediately to the project manager/crew leader. • Stop working on any equipment or process that you are concerned is compromising the quality of our product and report the concern immediately to the project manager/crew leader. Benefit Offerings Harvest Solar employees are eligible for the following benefits programs: • Immediately after Hire: • Nine Paid Holidays per Year. Including: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve. • Paid Vacation: Vacation time is accrued each week at a rate of 1.5384 to achieve 80 hours in the calendar year. Unused vacation can be paid out and/or up to 40 unused hours can be rolled over at year end. • The First of the Month after the Date of Hire: • Health Insurance. The premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction. Premiums are based on level of coverage, i.e., Associate only, Associate & Spouse, Associate & Child(ren), Family). • Option 1: UnitedHealthcare, Choice Plus HSA 2000 Plan • Members can seek care from in-network and out-of-network providers. • Preventive care covered 100% when received in-network. • Tier 1 Providers provide members the greatest value. • HSA compatible health plan. An HSA is a tax-deductible savings account used in conjunction with the health plan. Contribution limits are determined by the IRS. Harvest Solar will make the following weekly deposit into your HSA account based on the coverage options: Associate: $10.64; Associate & Spouse: $27.25; Associate & Child(ren): $21.65; Family: $37.55 • Option 2: UnitedHealthcare, Choice Plus 500 Plan • Members can seek care from in-network and out-of-network providers. • Preventive care covered 100% when received in-network. • Tier 1 Providers provide members the greatest value. • Not an HSA compatible health plan). • Dental Insurance The premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction. Premiums are based on level of coverage, i.e., Associate only, Associate & Spouse, Associate & Child(ren), Family). • Vision Insurance: The premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction. Premiums are based on level of coverage, i.e., Associate only, Associate & Spouse, Associate & Child(ren), Family). • Group Life Insurance: $50,000.00 of group life insurance, with and Accident Death clause. Premiums are covered by Harvest Solar • Group Short Term Disability: 60% of your earnings, with a $1,000.00 weekly maximum, are available for injury or illness after a seven-day waiting period. Premiums are covered by Harvest Solar. • Voluntary Supplemental Programs: Accident, Critical illness, and Hospital Indemnity are available at the associate’s expense. Plans are organized through Allstate and premiums are paid through payroll deduction. • At 90 Days of Employment: • Paid Time Off (PTO): 40 Hours are available each year on January 1. PTO Is available to assist you in managing your time off work for personal appointments. PTO does not rollover, nor is it paid out at the end of the year, unused PTO is forfeited. In the first year of employment available hours are prorated based on your date of hire. • The First of the Month After 90-Days of Employment: • Harvest Solar 401k Plan: Associates are auto enrolled at a 3% deferral rate. The plan is administered by Vestwell. Auto enrolled contribution is invested in a “Retire-On-Time” plan. Once enrolled, the associate may make changes that include: • Increasing the Deferral Rate to the Applicable IRS Limits: A company match is available. When the associate defers 3%, Harvest Solar matches 3%. When the associate defers 4%, the Harvest Solar the first 3.5%. When the associate defers 5%, Harvest Solar matches the first 4%. • Changing the Account Type: Both a pre-tax and Roth account is available. • Changing the Investment Type: The plan offers standard plans to address risk or age of retirement, or the associate can customize their own investment. THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS.
See More Details >>APPLICANTS ONLY - NO RECRUITERS PLEASE Harvest Solar, an equal opportunity employer, is a Michigan-based company that provides cost-effective renewable energy for agriculture, commercial, and utility customers yielding more energy independence by utilizing solar energy. With in-house design, engineering, installation, and manufacturing, Harvest Solar is a pivotal turnkey operation that believes in expanding energy independence today to achieve a sustainable future for tomorrow. We believe in energy independence and a sustainable future for our children and grandchildren. Our purpose is to empower people to create and use renewable energy by providing them with the best‐in‐class service, products, and experience. Salary The salary range for this role is $90,000.00 to 100,000.00 USD, salary commensurate with experience. An Annual Bonus Target representing 5% of your annual base salary/annual wages is paid based on meeting both organizational and individual targets. Purpose of Position Under the direction of the Director of Project Management and in full compliance with the employee handbook and all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, the Solar Project Manager (SPM) will perform all duties outlined in this position description. The ideal candidate will oversee the Project Managers that are leading each construction site while also supervising the Installation work force to meet all schedule requirements, oversee and maintain a safe and clean work environment throughout the installation process and oversee and provide leadership for the Installation personnel. Support problem solving and continuous improvement activities and provide financial feedback and any other support required by the Vice President of Operations. Major Responsibilities of Position • Lead by example in all areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction and customer satisfaction. • Enforce company rules and regulations, taking disciplinary action when necessary and coordinating with Human Resources. • Instruct and assist employees to install in a safe and productive manner while adhering to quality requirements. • Maintain a clean, safe work area and job site. • Coordinate all sub-contractors, LV electrical, MV electrical, Surveyor, concrete, temporary labor, civil inspectors and Miss Dig. • Assist in scheduling the work force and installation projects. • Ensure that employees are properly trained to safely install quality solar arrays. • Ensure all necessary materials are on hand to install in a productive manner. • Document all accidents and file required reports. • Assist in hiring/staffing employees as required to meet the needs of the installation schedule. • Evaluate the new job packets for cost savings and process improvements. • Ensure that customer and internal quality standards are achieved on new jobs and maintain properly documented evidence. • Promote and maintain good customer and supplier relationships. • Work with Purchasing to order material/supplies in a timely manner and maintain appropriate inventory levels. • Initiate continuous improvement methodology with installation team members. • Key contact person for any issues with customers or suppliers while on a jobsite. • Schedule and perform routine maintenance requirements on company owned equipment. • Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. • Other duties as assigned. THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS. Personal Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes) • Ability to work in a team environment. • Proven record of continuous improvement in Quality, Productivity, Safety and Housekeeping. • Basic understanding of and the ability to operate all job-related equipment, company owned and rented. • Excellent leadership, analytic, organizational and interpersonal skills. • Ability to train, motivate and evaluate departmental personnel. • Ability to handle and organize multi-task assignments with accuracy and in a timely manner. • Must be able to obtain a valid and appropriate driver's license (CDL) to maintain employment. • Must have full range or mobility in upper and lower body; ability to work in various positions & environments, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time. • Professional appearance and excellent customer service. Educational and Certification Background Valid State Driver's License, required. Ability to obtain CDL certification, preferred Bachelor’s degree in construction management, required. Master’s degree, preferred. 10+ years of Construction, Installation and Quality Systems experience, required. Experience dealing with utility scale projects of 5 Mega Watts or higher or behind the meter Commercial/Industrial projects, preferred. AC and DC electrical installation experience, preferred. NABCEP Certified Installation Professional, required. Training and fee assistance is available. MIOSHA 30 Certification, required. Training assistance is available. Work Environment • Office Environment 50% of the time: Busy office with frequent interruptions and multi-tasking required; standard office equipment is available including Microsoft Office • Day travel Required 50% of the time to support job sites and customers. • Over Night Travel Required 25% of the time to support job sites and customers. Benefit Offerings Harvest Solar employees are eligible for the following benefits programs: Immediately After Hire • Nine Paid Holidays per Year. Including: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve. • Paid Vacation: Vacation time is accrued each week at a rate of 1.5384 to achieve 80 hours in the calendar year. Unused vacation can be paid out and/or up to 40 unused hours can be rolled over at year end. The First of the Month after the Date of Hire: • Health Insurance. The premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction. Premiums are based on level of coverage, i.e., Associate only, Associate & Spouse, Associate & Child(ren), Family). • Option 1: UnitedHealthcare, Choice Plus HSA 2000 Plan • Members can seek care from in-network and out-of-network providers. • Preventive care covered 100% when received in-network. • Tier 1 Providers provide members the greatest value. • HSA compatible health plan. An HSA is a tax-deductible savings account used in conjunction with the health plan. Contribution limits are determined by the IRS. Harvest Solar will make the following weekly deposit into your HSA account based on the coverage options: Associate: $10.64; Associate & Spouse: $27.25; Associate & Child(ren): $21.65; Family: $37.55 • Option 2: UnitedHealthcare, Choice Plus 500 Plan • Members can seek care from in-network and out-of-network providers. • Preventive care covered 100% when received in-network. • Tier 1 Providers provide members the greatest value. • Not an HSA compatible health plan). • Dental Insurance The premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction. Premiums are based on level of coverage, i.e., Associate only, Associate & Spouse, Associate & Child(ren), Family). • Vision Insurance: The premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction. Premiums are based on level of coverage, i.e., Associate only, Associate & Spouse, Associate & Child(ren), Family). • Group Life Insurance: $50,000.00 of group life insurance, with and Accident Death clause. Premiums are covered by Harvest Solar • Group Short Term Disability: 60% of your earnings, with a $1,000.00 weekly maximum, are available for injury or illness after a seven-day waiting period. Premiums are covered by Harvest Solar. • Voluntary Supplemental Programs: Accident, Critical illness, and Hospital Indemnity are available at the associate’s expense. Plans are organized through Allstate and premiums are paid through payroll deduction. At 90 Days of Employment: • Paid Time Off (PTO): 40 Hours are available each year on January 1. PTO Is available to assist you in managing your time off work for personal appointments. PTO does not rollover, nor is it paid out at the end of the year, unused PTO is forfeited. In the first year of employment available hours are prorated based on your date of hire. The First of the Month After 90-Days of Employment: • Harvest Solar 401k Plan: Associates are auto enrolled at a 3% deferral rate. The plan is administered by Vestwell. Auto enrolled contribution is invested in a “Retire-On-Time” plan. Once enrolled, the associate may make changes that include: • Increasing the Deferral Rate to the Applicable IRS Limits: A company match is available. When the associate defers 3%, Harvest Solar matches 3%. When the associate defers 4%, the Harvest Solar the first 3.5%. When the associate defers 5%, Harvest Solar matches the first 4%. • Changing the Account Type: Both a pre-tax and Roth account is available. • Changing the Investment Type: The plan offers standard plans to address risk or age of retirement, or the associate can customize their own investment.
See More Details >>Company Overview:MN8 Energy is one of the largest independent solar energy and energy storage owner-operators in the U.S., serving enterprise customers with clean energy and complementary solutions, such as battery storage and EV Charging, to enable an electrified, decarbonized world. Originally founded inside of Goldman Sachs in 2017, our fleet has grown to nearly 4-gigawatts of solar, including 875 projects across 28 states, and over 270 megawatts of battery storage projects, with each project tailored to achieve the bold decarbonization targets and goals of our more than 200 blue-chip customers. MN8 is headquartered in New York with offices in Texas, Florida and Madrid. Position Overview: The Regional Supervisor is the most experienced field position which performs electrical, mechanical, and supervisory services. The Regional Supervisor’s primary objective is to lead a team of technicians, ensuring that all equipment serviced operates at the highest level while providing leadership and training for other field positions. As the Solar Supervisor, you will: • Demonstrate integrity, initiative, work ethic, as well as a commitment to safety and quality on all tasks assigned, on a continuous basis. • Personally complete, and ensure all direct reports complete all safety training as required by the company. • Ensure that all safety policies and procedures related to any work performed have been reviewed and understood by the candidate and all reporting technicians before work begins. • Host weekly safety meetings. • Oversee and provide direction and training to Solar Technician 1, 2, and 3 working in the area. • Ensure that all required Personnel Protective Equipment has been received, inspected, and utilized according to applicable safety policies and procedures for both self and reporting technicians. • Assist in escalated and advanced Corrective Maintenance on solar, energy storage and EV charging installations in accordance with MN8 and OEM standards. • Assist in advanced troubleshooting of solar, energy storage and EV charging installations efficiently, determining the root cause and correct repair required to place the equipment back into service. • Complete all assigned tasks safely, correctly and in the allotted time, and ensure all tasks assigned to reporting technicians are completed in the same manner. • Ensure all personal and reporting technicians’ vehicles, tools, equipment, electronics, and parts are accounted for, well maintained, free of damage and are stored safely and properly. • Ensure accurate completion of all required documentation, checklist, timecards, and photography for work performed by reporting technicians. • Complete all other duties and tasks which may be assigned by O&M Director Our Ideal Candidate will have: • High school diploma or equivalent. • State issued Electrical Journeyman license – preferred • Must be able to pass a criminal background and motor vehicle record check. • Ability to communicate in English both orally and writing • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities • Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with internet-based program navigation. • Proven experience understanding and implementing OSHA regulations. • Ability to read, interpret and understand basic design drawings and schematics. • Intermediate to advance electrical theory knowledge. • Knowledge of and ability to perform and interpret IV Curve tracing, in order to determine if an issue exists. Physical requirements: • Ability to drive a vehicle. • Ability to stand for extended periods of time. • Ability to walk distances up to 5 miles in a day • Ability to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and the like, maintaining 3 points of contact. • Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make discriminations in sounds. • Ability to maintain body equilibrium while walking, standing, crouching, transitioning levels on level, narrow or slippery surfaces. • Required to have visual acuity which includes depth perception, field of vision and the ability to distinguish between colors. • Ability to work in outside environments which may include but are not limited to, extreme heat (temperatures above 100℉) or extreme cold (temperatures below 32℉) for periods of more than one hour. • Exerting up to 60 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Other requirements: • Travel up to 50% of the time outside of the service area which includes up to 6 hours of travel per day. • Work outside, in the environment up to 50% of the time, performing Preventive and Corrective Maintenances. • Work inside in front of a computer 50% of the time or more, utilizing various applications and a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) system to manage daily schedules and reports from technicians. • Work in a fast-changing environment which may require quick decisions with limited processes and procedures How we set you up for success: At MN8, we know our most valuable resource is our people. That’s why we offer the following benefits. By investing in you, we know we are investing in the clean energy of tomorrow. • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance beginning the 1st of the month following your date of hire • Paid Time Off • Paid holidays and floating holidays • 401(k) with competitive employer match • Parental leave MN8 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.
See More Details >>Entering the solar trade in Champaign, IL, typically begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, combining hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning. Apprenticeships in this field generally last about two to three years, requiring significant on-the-job training under experienced professionals. The solar industry in Champaign, IL, has seen a steady increase in employment, with the number of solar jobs growing from 682 in 2014 to 1,495 in 2024. Wages for solar professionals in Champaign have also risen, with an average weekly wage increasing from $391 to $940. Aspiring solar professionals can find training opportunities through various trade schools, local unions, and industry platforms that connect trainees with apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $48,000 annually for experienced professionals.
