About this position
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Commercial Roof / Lead Electrical Apprentice – Solar & Battery (MULTIPLE openings - Immediate Start – Travel SoCal & NorCal!)
Location: Northern California (Greater Bay Area, South Bay, Peninsula, Greater Sacramento, & Central Valley) – Initial deployment in Southern California
Pay Rate: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour (DOE) + Travel Per Diem & Company Vehicle/Gas Card
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Urgent Hiring Timeline
We are actively building out an entire commercial solar and battery crew with an ideal target start date of Monday, November 16th. Phone interviews are taking place right now from Wednesday, November 11th through Friday, November 13th. If you are seeing this post, we are still actively interviewing! (Note: We are also hiring multiple Commerical Roof Leads / Lead Eelctrical Apprentice and Commercial Lead Electricians and Commercial Solar Installers—ask us about those openings too!)
About the Opportunity
A growing commercial renewable energy contractor is hiring skilled Commercial Roof / Lead Electrical Apprentices for immediate retrofit solar and energy storage projects.
This is a mobile field leadership role. The crew will kick off with a short-term paid deployment in Southern California (with per diem provided) before returning home to work locally across Northern California—including San Jose, the Peninsula, Greater Bay Area, Greater Sacramento, Modesto, Tracy, Stockton, Manteca, Vallejo, Davis, Patterson, and Newman. You will lead roof layout, mechanical mounting, and electrical prep across commercial rooftops, ground mounts, carports, and multifamily properties.
What You Will Do
- Crew & Roof Leadership: Supervise and guide a team of solar installers on commercial rooftops, ensuring racking, module mounting, and roof attachments are completed safely, efficiently, and up to code.
- Electrical & System Support: Assist the Lead Electrician with conduit runs, wire pulls, inverter/battery mounting, and panel prep while ensuring clean workmanship.
- Quality Control: Conduct ongoing quality checks on roof attachments, waterproofing, racking alignment, and system components against engineering designs and company standards.
- Project Coordination: Collaborate with Project Managers and warehouse staff to confirm all materials, racking hardware, and equipment are staged for each project.
- Site Safety Enforcement: Promote and enforce daily OSHA safety protocols, fall protection, and ladder/roof safety on every job site.
- Troubleshooting & Repairs: Identify and resolve mechanical, layout, or basic electrical issues during installation to keep projects moving smoothly.
- Client Interaction & Documentation: Communicate professionally with on-site property contacts and submit daily timecards, material logs, and completion photo reports on time.
What We Are Looking For
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Solar Crew Lead, Roof Lead, or Foreman in solar PV and/or battery installations.
- Credentials: Active California Electrical Trainee (ET) card is strongly preferred; NABCEP certification is a major plus.
- Technical & Roof Skills: Strong background in commercial roof types, structural mounting, PV solar wiring, and familiarity with NEC codes and local building regulations.
- Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and build from structural layout plans, blueprints, and electrical schematics.
- Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to train and motivate junior installers, troubleshoot field challenges, and coordinate smoothly with project managers.
- Physical & Travel Readiness: Comfortable working on commercial rooftops, ladders, and scaffolding for extended periods in all weather conditions, able to lift up to 50 lbs, and willing to travel initially to SoCal and across the NorCal territory.
- Driving Record: Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) is required to operate a company vehicle.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Pay: $35.00 – $45.00/hour depending on experience.
- Fleet Perks: Company-provided vehicle and gas card!
- Travel Support: Per diem provided for out-of-area travel.
- Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, plus free Basic Life Insurance.
- Retirement: 401(k) plan with company match.
- Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays.
Don't delay! Apply today!
Location and commute
Tracy, CA .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3268440526.