Entering the solar trade in Yakima, WA, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to gain practical skills while earning. Apprenticeships typically last four to five years, involving extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the solar industry employed 279,447 workers nationwide as of 2023, with Yakima contributing significantly to this growth. Solar apprentices in Yakima earn an average of $698 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $132,000 annually. Trade schools, industry associations, and platforms like SolarBuild offer pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a lucrative career with strong growth potential, supported by the industry's projected expansion of 104% by 2032.
Nationwide Solar is looking for motivated and energetic, D2D Solar Sales Consultants to work with Nationwide Solar to "brighten" the Northwest and make a positive impact on the planet. Benefits: • Uncapped commission and bonus opportunities with a base plus commission structure • Performance incentives • Sales and solar training provided • Advancement opportunities • Flexible schedule • Collaborative culture Responsibilities: • Conduct sales presentations to potential customers, educating them on the benefits of renewable energy, and promoting solar solutions for their homes. • Utilize persuasive communication and sales skills to convert leads into sales. • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of our product, services, industry trends, and government incentives to effectively address customer needs and concerns. • Work with customer and design team to produce optimal solar proposals and accurate quotes. • Assist client through financing options. • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, providing five-star service from the sale process through installation and beyond. • Collaborate with the Nationwide Solar office and installation staff to create the ultimate experience for our customers. Qualifications: • Reliable transportation • At least 1 year of experience in direct-to-customer sales; solar experience preferred • Strong communication and people skills • Self-motivated, result-driven and able to work independently • Strong organizational and time management skills • Passionate about renewable energy • Technologically savvy; must have access to iPad or Laptop to present proposals If you have desire and willingness to learn and enjoy a fast-paced environment that lets you achieve financial freedom, apply today. Job Type: Contract Pay: $75,000.00 - $280,000.00 per year Benefits: • Flexible schedule Compensation Package: • Bonus opportunities • Commission pay Schedule: • Choose your own hours Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Nationwide Solar is looking for motivated and energetic, D2D Solar Sales Consultants to work with Nationwide Solar to "brighten" the Northwest and make a positive impact on the planet. Benefits: • Uncapped commission and bonus opportunities with a base plus commission structure • Performance incentives • Sales and solar training provided • Advancement opportunities • Flexible schedule • Collaborative culture Responsibilities: • Conduct sales presentations to potential customers, educating them on the benefits of renewable energy, and promoting solar solutions for their homes. • Utilize persuasive communication and sales skills to convert leads into sales. • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of our product, services, industry trends, and government incentives to effectively address customer needs and concerns. • Work with customer and design team to produce optimal solar proposals and accurate quotes. • Assist client through financing options. • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, providing five-star service from the sale process through installation and beyond. • Collaborate with the Nationwide Solar office and installation staff to create the ultimate experience for our customers. Qualifications: • Reliable transportation • At least 1 year of experience in direct-to-customer sales; solar experience preferred • Strong communication and people skills • Self-motivated, result-driven and able to work independently • Strong organizational and time management skills • Passionate about renewable energy • Technologically savvy; must have access to iPad or Laptop to present proposals If you have desire and willingness to learn and enjoy a fast-paced environment that lets you achieve financial freedom, apply today. Job Type: Contract Pay: $75,000.00 - $280,000.00 per year Benefits: • Flexible schedule Compensation Package: • Bonus opportunities • Commission pay Schedule: • Choose your own hours Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you've come to the right place! General Summary This position is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects up to $15 million in size. Essential Job Accountabilities Perform accurate project revenue and cost financial forecasting to ensure corporate profitability goals are met. Coordinate with estimators and project controls group to establish budget. Lead estimating efforts on vertically integrated projects to ensure accurate and consistent bid to build process. Coordinate efforts with estimators, large project sponsor, and manager of construction to manage resources to meet project schedule. Participate in bid review and bid closing to ensure accuracy of bid and evaluate project feasibility; work with estimating team to develop bid schedule. Coordinate with large project sponsor, manager of construction and project team to develop comprehensive plan for project start up and successful kick-off. Provide environment where dynamic project communication occurs between Project Engineers, Foremen, Superintendents and Construction Manager to ensure work is accomplished in an efficient, profitable, and safe manner. Ensure proper job controls, i.e. quantities, costs, revenue and schedule. Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, corporate management, inspectors, etc., providing customer service to develop long-term partnerships with client base. Ensure accurate construction reports for the job allowing for continuous improvement in performance. Run projects at profitability levels to meet or exceed expected margins. Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment. Education BS degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience in heavy civil construction. Work Experience Three (3) to five (5) years progressive project experience in heavy civil environments. Minimum of five (5) years experience in paving, dirt, and grading in either private or public environments. Knowledge, skills, and abilities Knowledge of construction paving, underground, concrete and grading practices. Knowledge and understanding of union agreements and prevailing wage issues. Maintain ability to work in high production environment. Demonstrated decision-making skills. Excellent leadership skills. Excellent supervisory communication and organizational skills. Accuracy at all times. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience. Additional Requirements/Skills Ability to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis. A team player. THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND RANDOM TESTING. Our Benefits at a Glance: Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more. Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately. Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States. Base Salary Range: $102,749.00 - $154,122.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. About Granite Construction Incorporated Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here . Notice to Staffing Agencies Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
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