Solar Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Traveling Journeyman Electrician – Ground-Mount Solar

Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time | W-2 Employee

Location: Must currently reside in Springfield, IL Effingham, IL Peoria, IL Ottawa, IL Edwardsville, IL Mount Vernon, IL Kankakee, IL Bloomington, IL Champaign, IL, (must be able to relocate to listed locations on his/her own expenses) 

Travel Requirement: 100% travel, including overnight and out-of-state assignments

Compensation: $50–$55 per hour + $140 per day per diem

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Hiring Type: Multiple openings | Ongoing hiring

Industry: Solar EPC | Ground-Mount Solar | Utility-Scale Solar | Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid employee health and dental insurance beginning on day one.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Six paid holidays.
• Education reimbursement.

Mandatory Qualifications — All Requirements Must Be Met

Candidates must satisfy every requirement below to qualify for submission.

1. Verified Electrical Experience

• At least 8,000 hours of electrical work experience.
• The hours must be verifiable through previous employers.
• Candidates must be able to identify previous employers and provide a verification contact when available.
• A journeyman license or card does not replace the 8,000-hour verification requirement.

2. Current Illinois Residency

• Must currently live in Illinois.
• Candidates residing outside Illinois are not eligible, even if they are willing to relocate or travel.
• Illinois residents statewide may be considered, including candidates outside the preferred sourcing radius.

3. Full-Time Travel Availability

• Must be willing and able to travel 100% of the time.
• Must accept overnight stays and assignments outside Illinois.
• Must be willing to work in Arizona, Kansas, and Oklahoma, in addition to Illinois.
• Candidates unwilling to travel out of state are not eligible.

4. Independent Lodging Arrangements

• Must be willing to book and manage their own hotel or Airbnb accommodations.
• The position provides a $140 daily per diem for eligible days worked to cover lodging, fuel, and incidentals.
• Candidates must understand that they are responsible for arranging their accommodations within the provided allowance.
• Shared Airbnb accommodations may be used by crews, depending on arrangements.

5. Vehicle and Driving Requirements

• Must own a reliable personal vehicle.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Must have a safe driving record and meet applicable company driving requirements.
• Candidates without reliable transportation are not eligible.

6. U.S. Work Authorization

• Must have permanent U.S. work authorization.
• Employer sponsorship is not available.
• Candidates requiring sponsorship or working under OPT or TN status are not eligible.

7. Employment Type

• Must be interested in a direct-hire, full-time W-2 position.
• Candidates seeking contract-only, temporary, or staffing-contract arrangements are not eligible.

8. Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must successfully complete the required drug screening and background check.
• Must be physically capable of lifting up to 80 pounds, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.