Company Description Tesla's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy through increasingly affordable electric vehicles in addition to renewable energy generation and ...

1 Tesla Jobs Hiring in Albany, NY
Company Description Tesla's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy through increasingly affordable electric vehicles in addition to renewable energy generation and ...
Tesla Jobs Information
What is it like to work at Tesla?
Do workers at Tesla get paid breaks?
40% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 146 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.
Does Tesla pay people when they’re sick?
79% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 158 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.
At Tesla, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
73% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 166 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.
Do part-time workers get paid time off at Tesla?
100% of people who work part-time say they get paid time off
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
Is the health insurance from Tesla affordable enough for their workers?
97% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 162 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Tesla?
98% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 174 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
- 60% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 5% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 12% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Do workers at Tesla worry about hours?
86% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 249 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Do Tesla workers get to choose the shifts they work?
47% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 222 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
How easy is it for Tesla workers to change shifts?
52% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 124 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Tesla?
84% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 145 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.
Do Tesla managers change schedules at the last minute?
87% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 235 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Do workers at Tesla do extra work that they don't get paid for?
83% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.
Based on data from 234 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Tesla?
90% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 161 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.
Is a Tesla job good for students?
75% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Is working at Tesla good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
83% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 95 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Do people at Tesla feel treated with respect by their managers?
89% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 151 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.
Do people at Tesla get to take their breaks without interruption?
86% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 150 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Tesla?
53% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 161 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.
Do people at Tesla enjoy their jobs?
84% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 143 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.
Do people at Tesla recommend working with their team?
74% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 175 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Tesla?
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 163 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Tesla?
In the last year, 77% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 158 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.
Do people think Tesla’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
63% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 141 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Tesla is doing?
77% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 156 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Tesla rating
8.5
Based on 661 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
1st of 44 rated automakers
Job description
Tesla's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy through increasingly affordable electric vehicles in addition to renewable energy generation and storage. California-based Tesla is committed to be the best-in-class in safety, performance, and reliability in all Tesla cars, and there are currently over 180,000 Model S and Model X vehicles on the road worldwide. To achieve a sustainable energy future, Tesla also created infinitely scalable energy products: Powerwall, Powerpack and solar roof. As the world's only vertically integrated energy company, Tesla continues to innovate, scale and reduce the costs of commercial and grid-scale systems, with the goal of ultimately getting us to 100% renewable energy grids.
SolarCity, acquired by TESLA, Inc. is now Tesla Energy. We are the world's first fully-integrated energy company and we are recruiting the teams that are changing the world. Our mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy, and it all it all starts here! Field Energy Specialists (Solar Sales Consultants) are the first point of contact to help educate potential customers about the many benefits of solar energy and the benefits of installing residential solar systems. Through our many partnerships, such as with The Home Depot or Best Buy, you will be responsible for identifying potential solar customers, answering their questions regarding our service and arranging customer consultations in their homes with our Outside Solar Sales Consultants. You will receive extensive training on our advanced sales process and technologies.
Tesla/SolarCity's philosophy is to reward and promote top performers. This is an exciting opportunity for those with a strong desire to succeed, learn, grow, work with other smart equally passionate people and change the world for the better.
After you ramp and achieve your sales targets for several successive months, you will become eligible to be considered for a promotion to the Outside Solar Sales Consultant role, where there will be additional training and commission potential, and future potential opportunity to move up again into a Sales Mentor or more Senior Sales roles.
Responsibilities:
Engage customers regarding Tesla/SolarCity's clean energy solutions, including installation and inspection processes, etc.
Drive the creation of in-store leads to meet personal and team sales goals and objectives
Collaborate with Outside Solar Sales Consultants to confirm in-home appointments
Set up SolarCity displays and collateral (must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.)
Conduct in-store seminars and events for 20 or more people
Work side-by-side with top sales producers and learning from them directly
Qualifications:
2 years prior experience in a quota-driven sales position highly preferred
Retail sales experience - working the floor highly preferred
Prior experience generating customer leads preferred
Proficient with Excel and MS Outlook (+CRM tool) preferred
Slightly obsessive about providing a great customer experience, in all the right ways
High energy, even higher integrity required
Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills
We welcome over-achievers, leaders, and candidates who have been Peace Corps or Teach for America volunteers, college athletes, Eagle Scouts, military veterans, and community service leaders
Must be flexible working weekend, evening and holiday shifts
Must be comfortable in an active face to face retail environment
This position requires proactively approaching customers throughout the store by engaging the
customers in one-on-one discussions and regularly moving with them as they shop.
This position also requires interacting with the customer at any SolarCity display, kiosk, or other locations within the store as appropriate
Min 18 years of age with a high school degree, college grads preferred
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal driving and drug screen
Must have valid state driver's license
Must have clean driving record (example no DUI in last 5 years)
Must be able to work with a minimum amount of supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Excellent customer service skills required
Must be able to work with a minimum amount of supervision
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those a Field Energy Specialist encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, following an interactive process, and provided that the accommodations requested are reasonable and do not create an undue hardship.
Physical demands include the following:
Walking
Standing
Sitting
Use of hands or fingers to handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop
Kneel
Crouch
Talk and hear
Lift up to 35 lbs.
Must be able to stand for up to one hour
Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms and directions in the event of an emergency
Note: The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this classification. Nothing in this job description restricts SolarCity from the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason.
Benefits for Full-Time Positions
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