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. Purpose of Position 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. Salary Our compensation package includes an hourly pay rate between $18.43 and $21.60 based on your skill and experience. A $2.11/hour premium is paid when you achieve your commercial driving permit, and an additional $2.11/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. 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. Educational and Certification Background 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. 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 >>NAES Renewables and NAES Corporation are committed to supporting a culture with unique perspectives and backgrounds. We value individual differences in each other in an effort to create a brighter future in the power generation industry. We strive to attract and retain employees by offering an inclusive work environment, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package (including retirement) and promotional opportunities. NAES Renewables is one of the fastest growing companies in the renewable energy operations and maintenance industry. With more than 30 years of asset performance and portfolio management experience. At NAES Renewables, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work. Opportunity Summary The Field Services Technician is supported and tasked with providing maintenance and repairs on a wide variety of solar and battery energy systems in an assigned geographic location; in this case, the assigned service area will primarily support solar sites located primarily within the Champaign, IL region. Your sites are primarily customer free; this position is ideal for an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys travel, working independently, is proactive and organized. You will travel to a new job site daily (going from site to site) or for several days in a row to a specific location. Reimbursement for personal vehicle suitable for work use. Here’s a look at some of the duties of the position: • Respond to tickets from dispatch to take care of solar and battery equipment with the ability to maintain and make repairs as you become more and more familiar with its operation. Training and support will be provided. • Test, analyze, and figure out how it works. Repair problems in Inverters and monitoring (DAS) Systems, as well as other components of commercial and utility scale solar PV and battery energy storage facilities • Perform moderately complex but repetitive testing and troubleshooting • Use, maintain, and secure test devices and tools used to adjust, calibrate, and repair equipment such as meters, meggers, iv curve tracers and torque wrenches • Complete all documentation of work completed while in the field using digital devices (phone, PC, tablet) and PC software for reporting. This involves reporting and “telling a story” to document your diagnosis after testing and communicating with others, including detailed notes, descriptions of issues and photos • Complete required paperwork (time sheets, service orders, forms, inventory, expense reports, and equipment related items)Receive and replace components, then package equipment and ship to complete warranty claims • Maintain a clean and organized work area, work vehicle and equipment. Manage vehicle inventory and restock as necessary. NAES Safe Safety is a core value of NAES. As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions • This work can be physically demanding while working frequently in an outdoor environment in a variety of weather and working conditions. Must be able to work in heat and cold, i.e. full sun where temperatures can be triple digits, or no sun where temperatures can be below freezing. In addition to extreme weather conditions, the Technician may be subjected to physical circumstances involving extensive climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and working in confined spaces. • Position requires both weekday and weekend work, sometimes involving a rotational schedule or “on-call” status. • All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. Why you're the perfect addition to our team (about you): • Demonstrated willingness to learn and share with others! We are looking for team players. Solar industry experience a plus but not required. • Strong traveling skills with the ability to be self-sufficient • Outdoor enthusiast a plus! Adaptable to changing weather conditions. • Safety conscious; must have the ability to work in a safe and alert manner at all times • Reliability; must be dependable and available to meet schedule commitments • Flexibility to changes in schedules, scope of work • Approach work with a positive attitude • Ability to follow directions • Demonstrated experience performing complex but repetitive testing, creating a safe work environment, performing troubleshooting • Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbal communications • Ability to develop detailed documentation and submit digital detailed reports on a daily basis • Demonstrated critical thinking skills in real time or emergency situations • Must have and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and clean driving record; ideally, DOT driving license or ability to obtain Desired: • Fundamental power and electrical knowledge • Phase 3/480 v experience • LOTO medium to high voltage experience • Data & communications knowledge • Proficient with Microsoft 360: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook • Smart device savvy • Working familiarity with system switching • Certification to operate a scissor lift and forklift or the ability to become certified • NABCEP certification or other component-specific solar certifications • Ability to work well with other Bay4 technicians or subcontracted maintenance personnel in resolution of issues identified in the field • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor more junior field personnel • Mechanically inclined and familiar with hand/power tools Compensation: The initial hourly compensation will range from $35.00 - $46.00 based on experience NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select the individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law. Experience Preferred • he Field Services Technician is supported and tasked with providing maintenance and repairs on a wide variety of solar and battery energy systems in an assigned geographic location Education Preferred • High School or better • Technical/other training or better Licenses & Certifications Required • Driver's License Preferred • NABCEP • Scissor Lift • Forklift Certified Skills Preferred • Computer Skills • Customer Service • Data Acquisition System • Electrical Hazard Awareness • Electrical • Equipment Repair • Inspection • Photovoltaic Inverter System • Problem Solving • Solar Production • Troubleshooting • Verbal and Written Communications Behaviors Preferred • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well • Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest • Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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See More Details >>NAES Renewables and NAES Corporation are committed to supporting a culture with unique perspectives and backgrounds. We value individual differences in each other in an effort to create a brighter future in the power generation industry. We strive to attract and retain employees by offering an inclusive work environment, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package (including retirement) and promotional opportunities. NAES Renewables is one of the fastest growing companies in the renewable energy operations and maintenance industry. With more than 30 years of asset performance and portfolio management experience. At NAES Renewables, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work. Opportunity Summary The Field Services Technician is supported and tasked with providing maintenance and repairs on a wide variety of solar and battery energy systems in an assigned geographic location; in this case, the assigned service area will primarily support solar sites located primarily within the Champaign, IL region. Your sites are primarily customer free; this position is ideal for an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys travel, working independently, is proactive and organized. You will travel to a new job site daily (going from site to site) or for several days in a row to a specific location. Reimbursement for personal vehicle suitable for work use. Here’s a look at some of the duties of the position: • Respond to tickets from dispatch to take care of solar and battery equipment with the ability to maintain and make repairs as you become more and more familiar with its operation. Training and support will be provided. • Test, analyze, and figure out how it works. Repair problems in Inverters and monitoring (DAS) Systems, as well as other components of commercial and utility scale solar PV and battery energy storage facilities • Perform moderately complex but repetitive testing and troubleshooting • Use, maintain, and secure test devices and tools used to adjust, calibrate, and repair equipment such as meters, meggers, iv curve tracers and torque wrenches • Complete all documentation of work completed while in the field using digital devices (phone, PC, tablet) and PC software for reporting. This involves reporting and “telling a story” to document your diagnosis after testing and communicating with others, including detailed notes, descriptions of issues and photos • Complete required paperwork (time sheets, service orders, forms, inventory, expense reports, and equipment related items)Receive and replace components, then package equipment and ship to complete warranty claims • Maintain a clean and organized work area, work vehicle and equipment. Manage vehicle inventory and restock as necessary. NAES Safe Safety is a core value of NAES. As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance. Physical Requirements And Working Conditions • This work can be physically demanding while working frequently in an outdoor environment in a variety of weather and working conditions. Must be able to work in heat and cold, i.e. full sun where temperatures can be triple digits, or no sun where temperatures can be below freezing. In addition to extreme weather conditions, the Technician may be subjected to physical circumstances involving extensive climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and working in confined spaces. • Position requires both weekday and weekend work, sometimes involving a rotational schedule or “on-call” status. • All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. Why you're the perfect addition to our team (about you): • Demonstrated willingness to learn and share with others! We are looking for team players. Solar industry experience a plus but not required. • Strong traveling skills with the ability to be self-sufficient • Outdoor enthusiast a plus! Adaptable to changing weather conditions. • Safety conscious; must have the ability to work in a safe and alert manner at all times • Reliability; must be dependable and available to meet schedule commitments • Flexibility to changes in schedules, scope of work • Approach work with a positive attitude • Ability to follow directions • Demonstrated experience performing complex but repetitive testing, creating a safe work environment, performing troubleshooting • Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbal communications • Ability to develop detailed documentation and submit digital detailed reports on a daily basis • Demonstrated critical thinking skills in real time or emergency situations • Must have and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and clean driving record; ideally, DOT driving license or ability to obtain Desired: • Fundamental power and electrical knowledge • Phase 3/480 v experience • LOTO medium to high voltage experience • Data & communications knowledge • Proficient with Microsoft 360: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook • Smart device savvy • Working familiarity with system switching • Certification to operate a scissor lift and forklift or the ability to become certified • NABCEP certification or other component-specific solar certifications • Ability to work well with other Bay4 technicians or subcontracted maintenance personnel in resolution of issues identified in the field • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor more junior field personnel • Mechanically inclined and familiar with hand/power tools Compensation: The initial hourly compensation will range from $35.00 - $46.00 based on experience NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select the individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law. Qualifications Skills Preferred Computer Skills: Intermediate Customer Service: Intermediate Data Acquisition System: Intermediate Electrical Hazard Awareness: Intermediate Electrical: Intermediate Equipment Repair: Intermediate Inspection: Intermediate Photovoltaic Inverter System: Intermediate Problem Solving: Intermediate Solar Production: Intermediate Troubleshooting: Intermediate Verbal and Written Communications: Advanced Behaviours Preferred Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Education Preferred High School Technical/other training Experience Preferred he Field Services Technician is supported and tasked with providing maintenance and repairs on a wide variety of solar and battery energy systems in an assigned geographic location Licenses & Certifications Required Driver's License Preferred NABCEP Scissor Lift Forklift Certified
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.
