project manager

apprentice electrician

journeyperson electrician

commissioner

sales representative

Wolf River Electric


Certainly! Here’s a more polished yet blunt version of your warning:

DO NOT WORK FOR WOLF RIVER.

This company hires anyone without proper background checks and requires you to work on camera for the entire shift, which they fail to disclose during the interview. You’ll be expected to take a shift and will wait years for any commission. This is essentially a call center job where you’ll work for free, cold-calling 150 leads with no support.

The company is disorganized, changing processes daily without clear explanations. When you ask for clarification, no one has answers. You’ll receive no equipment, work solely on commission, and have no benefits. They have strict expectations and manage you by watching your every move, threatening termination for minor mistakes without explanation.

Training is chaotic, consisting of watching videos with minimal supervision from a rude trainer who dismisses questions. Attempts to reach HR, the recruiter, or management for help are ignored, leaving you unsupported. They will fire you for looking or speaking differently or for simply asking questions.

This is the worst company I have ever worked for. If someone from Wolf River contacts you, please avoid them.

You're often expected to work long hours, tackle avoidable problems, and navigate vague, ever-changing expectations. The workload keeps growing, yet support remains minimal. Tasks are frequently urgent without clear direction, leaving you to figure things out on your own. Issues that could be prevented with proper planning or communication become your responsibility to fix. Despite the stress and burnout, leadership shows little concern for employee wellbeing. Wellness initiatives, if they exist, are more for show than real impact. Feedback rarely leads to change, and recognition is scarce. There's a constant pressure to perform, but no effort to create a healthy or sustainable work environment. Instead of addressing systemic issues, leadership often shifts blame or avoids accountability. The result is a culture that prioritizes output over people, expecting relentless productivity while offering little empathy or support in return. It’s a cycle of burnout masked as high performance....

Wolf River Electric is a fantastic company! I started in 2022 working as an electrical apprentice installing the solar systems. In mid 2022 I had a medical condition come up that did not allow me to work on the roofs anymore. At this point in time I was scared, not knowing what to expect being so new to the company. Management did not even bat an eye at the fact that I could not install anymore. They gave me some time off and said come back when you are ready. After about a week I returned and helped out in the shop doing miscellaneous tasks, cleaning, organizing, etc. One day the general manager came down and asked if I have ever thought about project management. I had no idea what that entailed, but was more than willing to give it a shot. I am so grateful for that opportunity as now I am a Senior Project Manager. My day to day tasks include helping project managers get through roadblocks, training new project managers, overseeing the department as a whole focusing on bettering processes.

A typical day at work is showing up and lifting parts on a roof. The most electrical you'll do is putting some wires together. Now there are some chances to do some electric work but its rare, I mean very rare. 
Two apprentices will have the hours count to your Journeymans but the third is just a laborer and no the hours don't count. They say about once or twice a month for long distance travel but thats not true. Its whenever they feel like sending you. Management is terrible and its the typical micromanagement about everything. Apprentices are just a number here and don't leave your higher paying job or career to come here!
Management rarely answers the phone and getting a hold of HR is not happening. 
Unpaid time off is great, you can take unlimited time off as long as its 2 weeks ahead. 
Hardest part of the job is not the labor but management.
The most enjoyable part of the job is how you can get lost in the work due to how simple it is.

I’ve been with Wolf River Electric for two years, and it’s been an incredible experience. The company provides endless opportunities for growth, strong leadership, and the tools needed to succeed. From day one, I felt supported by a team that truly values its employees and fosters a positive work environment.

The focus on quality, customer satisfaction, and innovation makes it easy to take pride in the work we do. Leadership is approachable and always looking for ways to help us grow professionally and personally. The training, resources, and team collaboration have helped me not only hit my goals but exceed them.

If you’re looking for a company that values hard work, rewards success, and supports its employees like family, Wolf River Electric is the place to be!

I am a sales manager for Wolf River Electric, I have been with the company for close to 7 years. I have witnessed the growing pains of a small company becoming one of the largest solar installers in the Midwest and it has been an incredible transformation. When I started there were about 7 of us. Bring that to today and with sales force included we around 300-500 employees/consultants strong. 

This job has taught me how to be a better communicator, how to help and understand people and their problems they are facing at a deeper level, and how to find solutions for those issues that arise more efficiently. 



Working at Wolf River Electric I have had some of the best interactions with upper management. I genuinely feel like my manager cares about me and what is going on in my personal life as well as how the job itself it going for me. She has always been on top of reaching out to make sure things are going well and supporting us if we ever have any issues. The HR and Payroll people at Wolf River Electric are very responsive and friendly as well, the only ever problem I have had was fixed by them same day in under just a few hours.

If you are  looking for a job that rewards your efforts and makes you feel truly welcome in your position then reach out and apply!

Th Level 1 Solar consultant position was advertised as being an independent contractor position, but after about a week of calls we were required to commit to a 6-hour window of time and work 4 hours within that window. I can understand set hours if an hourly pay is supplied, but it continued to be commission only. Most leads are cold leads who have already been called, never picked up, or requested information over a year ago. Seemed to be a good remote position, as the company has great google reviews, but inside the energy is very college-bro-esque. Glad I quit, because no hourly pay on set hours is ridiculous, especially after advertising the position as flexible. Screwed over a lot of people with second jobs and work from home parents. 

Nearly impossible to communicate, was hired on full time just to be told there would MAYBE be work in a couple weeks. Never given a schedule, was told a different pay rate each time, had to sleep in my car day one, 5 hours from home after I told them 4  hours was my limit. Had to demand an orientation after being sent to a job with no contact info, never received apparel or tools they promised. And was told there was a lot of work just to find out there is none for weeks. They schedule meetings and say people will be there that won't. I've never worked for such a disorganized company in my entire life. If your expecting a real job, keep looking, nearly nothing they say means anything to them or you. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Providing an alternative option for homeowners and businesses that are held captive financially to the utility companies. The owners treat employees with respect.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
IT issues and dealing with unruly people amidst the phone calls.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Cubicle type work. Passer bys will make small talk on occasion.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Log into the system. Pitch a scripted sales pitch. Attend an online meeting. Take lawful breaks. Troubleshoot unanticipated questions from customers.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Project manager 1 salary reported	$20.00 per hour
Apprentice electrician 2 salaries reported	$35.00 per hour
Journeyperson electrician 4 salaries reported	$47.50 per hour
Commissioner 16 salaries reported	$18.00 per hour
Sales representative 1 salary reported	$84,894 per year

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