4229 - Solar - Technician

About the role

The role involves assembling, installing, or maintaining solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. Tasks include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. The position also requires applying weather sealing, identifying deficiencies, and activating PV systems.

Responsibilities

• Use appropriate hand and power tools to perform various functions to install PV systems in accordance with codes and standards.
• Lay-out, assemble, and install solar modules, panels, or support structures.
• Apply weather sealing to arrays, buildings, or support mechanisms.
• Identify methods for laying out, orienting, and mounting modules or arrays to ensure efficient installation, electrical configuration, or system maintenance.
• Identify and resolve any deficiencies in PV system installation or materials.
• Install required labels on solar system components and hardware.
• Determine materials, equipment, and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency.
• Install active solar systems, including solar collectors, concentrators, pumps, or fans.
• Activate PV systems to verify system functionality and conformity to performance expectations.
• Lift, carry, and hold building materials, tools, and supplies; clean tools, equipment, material, and work areas.
• Compile or maintain records of system operation, performance, and maintenance.
• Perform a variety of routine, non-machine tasks, including, but not limited to, removing forms from set concrete, filling expansion joints with asphalt, digging, spreading and leveling dirt and gravel, using pick, shovel and wheelbarrow.
• Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices.
• Attend site specific training and follow established safety rules and regulations.
• Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.
• Perform all other job related duties as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience working as a Solar Installer or equivalent combination of education and experience in a construction setting.
• Working knowledge of the Solar Photovoltaic construction craft and the assembly, installation, or maintenance of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for ground or roof installation.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Must have all necessary tools (see Solar Installer Tool List).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Qualifications

• NCCER Solar Photovoltaic Installer
• NCCER Electrician
• NCCER Concrete Finishing
• NCCER Carpenter

Skills

• Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions.
• Provide on-the-job training and/or mentoring to helpers and laborers.
• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications and plan, lay-out, diagram, and install equipment.
• Inspect helper's work for compliance with the contract plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures.
• Comply with Company Code of Conduct and jobsite policies.
• Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.
• Perform all other job related duties as requested by supervisor.

Benefits

• Health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurances.
• Life insurance.
• A robust wellness program.
• A company matched 401k plan.
• Vendor discounts.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• Identity theft and credit monitoring services.
• The B&V Credit Union.

Pay

Salary Plan SOL: Solar Job Grade 200

Schedule

Full-time