Solar Roofer – Tesla – South Tucson, AZ

The Role

The Solar Roofer will be part of Tesla’s Field Energy Operations team. As an integral member of the team, the ideal candidate will work cooperatively with other team members to successfully complete the installation and maintenance of energy products safely and on time.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Capable of performing most aspects of role independently with no supervisory responsibilities
• Understands basic PV construction and capable of reading plan set
• Able to configure PV array layout based on site conditions and customers’ needs and expectations
• Understands roof top concepts and materials for energy product installation and maintenance work including modules, mounting hardware, and conduit fitting
• Understands how to appropriately manage time and complete tasks with a sense of urgency
• Ensures that equipment is weather sealed
• Assists with quality audits as well as routine maintenance on energy systems
• Attend weekly team meetings and mandatory training sessions on new products, installation methodology, and safety
• Provide an exceptional customer experience to all customers
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Experience in roof work, general construction, or carpentry preferred
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to safely handle hand tools and power tools as well as materials such as: ladders, inverters, solar panels, panel boards, batteries, and other similar electrical equipment, lumber, roofing materials, etc.
• Excellent customer service and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills preferred
• Excellent attendance is essential for the team to achieve success
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
• Travel is mandatory and will vary dependent on business need. Employees must be able to travel for up to 2 weeks at a time, several times a year, to various locations within the US.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or technical school training preferred
• Previous related experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work at great heights including on rooftops, climbing ladders, and stairs
• Must be able to work in extreme environments (example: hot sun, cold, crawl spaces, attic etc.)
• Prolonged periods of repetitious duties including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds frequently
• Must meet all OSHA standards for working at heights including:
• Ability to climb and utilize equipment on site including various ladders rated for 325lbs.
• Must meet OSHA fall protection standards for at height work limited at 310lbs. Standard 1926.502(d)(16)(v): https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.502
• Must be able to meet equipment standards for fall protection (harness, anchor, ropes, etc.) with a maximum capacity of 310bs.