Solar Roofer at Tesla Motors, Inc. in Pine Brook, New Jersey

Job Description:

The Role

The Solar Roofer is
an essential part of Tesla’s Field Energy Operations team. Employees working in
this role are leading the drive towards completing Tesla’s mission—to
accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.  As a
Roofer, each employee is working with the latest solar technology, building
relationships with team members, and completing the installation of our
products safely and on time.

Tesla’s
ideal candidate will have a passion for learning basic energy system
construction, terminology, and concepts. This position is an hourly role that
requires working outside in extreme environments, working at heights, and
prolonged periods of repetitious duties including lifting, bending, and
standing for long periods.

Duties/Responsibilities

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Supporting the Crew Lead and Electrician on the successful install
of Tesla’s solar roof products.

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Attending weekly team meetings and mandatory training sessions on
new products, best installation practices, and standard workmanship guidelines.

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Pull inventory and ensure all materials are available to complete
the job.

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Work cooperatively with a team on residential re-roofs and
installing Solar Roof.

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Following building standards and codes when installing panels and
support structures.

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Managing time and tasks effectively with a sense of urgency while
providing an exceptional customer experience to all customers.

Required
Skills/Abilities

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Ability to safely handle power tools, hand tools, ladders, roofing
materials along with inverters, solar panels, panel boards, batteries and other
similar electrical equipment. 

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Excellent problem-solving skills.

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Excellent attendance is essential for the team to achieve success.

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Travel is mandatory and will vary dependent on business needs.
Employees must be able to travel for up to 2 weeks at a time, several times a
year to various locations within the US.

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Experience in roof work (including metal, concrete tile, clay
tile, comp, shingle, or wood shake), HVAC, metal fabrication, general
construction or carpentry preferred but not required.

Education
and Experience

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High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

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Vocational or technical school training preferred.

Physical Requirements

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Must be able to work at great heights including on rooftops,
climbing ladders, and stairs

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Must be able to work in extreme environments (example: hot sun,
cold, crawl spaces, attic etc.)

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Prolonged periods of repetitious duties including lifting,
bending, and standing for long periods

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Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds frequently

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Must meet all OSHA standards for working at heights including:

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Ability to climb and utilize equipment on site including various
ladders rated for 325lbs.

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Must meet OSHA fall protection standards for at height work
limited at 310lbs.

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Standard 1926.502(d)(16)(v):
https://www.osha.gov/lawsregs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.502

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Must be able to meet equipment standards for fall protection (harness,
anchor, ropes, etc.) with a maximum capacity of 310bs.

Employee
Benefits

As a full
time, Tesla employee, you will receive full benefits from day 1 for you and
your dependents.

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Kaiser and UnitedHealthcare PPO and HSA plans (including
infertility coverage)

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3 medical plan choices with $0 paycheck contribution

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Vision & dental plans (including orthodontic coverage)

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Company paid Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability

·        
401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial
benefits

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Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holiday

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Back-up childcare and employee discounts

Candidates must
successfully complete and pass MVR background
check