Electrical Installer (Solar)

Residential Solar Position

Pay Range: $27–$34/hr. (DOE) + benefits What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• $50K Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• HSA & FSA Options
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Biweekly Install Bonuses
• Career Growth Opportunities

At Freedom Forever, our mission is simple: deliver high-quality residential solar that homeowners can trust. We're looking for talented individuals who value craftsmanship, collaboration, and purpose-driven work. If you're motivated by quality results and making a difference in the renewable energy space, this is your opportunity to join a team that shares your values.

Position Summary: As an Electrical Installer, you will plan and perform electrical work for solar PV systems, ensuring installations are completed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with all applicable codes and standards. This is a hands-on position in a fast-growing solar company with opportunities for advancement.

• Safely install and wire residential solar PV systems
• Assemble all electrical components of solar installations
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues in PV systems
• Ensure installations meet NEC, OSHA, AHJ, and utility requirements
• Perform conduit bending (EMT) and attic conduit runs
• Upload job status updates and photos to company database
• Provide excellent customer service throughout the installation process
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Communicate effectively with the Crew Lead and team members
• Document work through photos and completion reports
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications Education & Certifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid electrician license preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of electrical installation and repair experience
• Solar installation experience highly preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of current NEC codes
• Ability to read and interpret single- and three-line drawings
• Proficient with hand and power tools used in electrical work
• Experience replacing residential electrical services and distribution panels
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage work efficiently and meet deadlines

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds throughout the workday
• Comfortable standing, climbing, kneeling, and working at heights
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity for detailed electrical work
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and physically demanding environments

Equal Opportunity Employer: Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers. Employees of Freedom Forever must submit to a criminal history check, MVR check and a 9-panel drug screen that includes the following: Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Opiates, Phencyclidine (PCP), Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, Methaqualone, Propoxyphene. This is an on-site role based in Illinois — remote work is not available