Electrician Trainee

Everything we do at Sunrun is driven by a determination to transform the way we power our lives. We know that starts at the individual employee level. We strive to foster an environment you can thrive in through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Overview
The Electrical Trainee is a working field position that duels as an assistant and extra set of hands for the branch Foreman and/or Electricians. The Electrical Trainee’s main duties will be to provide assistance and technical electrical support to the Foreman and Electricians, and will also work as a team with the Lead and Installers to complete mechanical portions of residential solar installation projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation of electrical systems that interconnect the solar array to the grid power of our customer’s residential property

• Assist in the troubleshooting of system problems and help resolve electrical issues

• Assemble the racking and solar array when assigned

• Trenching, concrete work and equipment assembly

• Project clean up including client site and installation vehicle

• Ensure attention to detail with an emphasis on safety, quality, customer service, and productivity

• Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA standards related to photovoltaic installations and enforce safety practices and standards

• Develop a positive working dynamic within installation crew and branch co-workers

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 2 years of electrical installation and repair experience

• Knowledge of the NEC and applicable codes and standards

• Ability to perform all installation duties of the Installer and Lead Installer

• Professional appearance and customer interaction

• Have a strong work ethic, high level of craftsmanship/workmanship with strong attention to detail

• Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

• Possess strong mechanical/construction skills

• Have excellent verbal communication and documentation skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Maintain a valid Driver’s License

• 5% travel is required

Physical Demands

• Ability to transport materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks (up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance)

• Ability to work safely in a branch/warehouse/rooftop environment

• Ability to operate office equipment including computers and determine accuracy of work

• Ability to interact with co-workers and participate in meetings

• Ability to work on rooftops with various angles and surfaces

• Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions

Recruiter:

Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to acts, such as The Equal Pay Transparency Act. It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation listed. Candidates in locations outside this local area may have a different  starting salary range for this opportunity which may be higher or lower.  Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.

Starting salary/wage for this opportunity:

Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, which is based on company and individual performance, short and long term incentives, and program-specific awards.  Sunrun provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. 

This description sets forth the general nature and level of the qualifications and duties required of employees in this job classification, as well as some of the essential functions of this role.  It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all essential duties and qualifications.  If you have a disability or special need that may require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process or to perform this role if you are offered employment, please let us know by contacting us at candidateaccomodations@sunrun.com.

Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging drives our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. At Sunrun, we believe that empowering people and valuing their differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal convictions, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.