About This Role
This is a hands-on construction position for a dependable and safety-focused Solar Installer to join a field installation team. The role involves frequent roof work, ladder use, material handling, outdoor work, and travel to customer properties, installing high-quality solar photovoltaic systems on residential, commercial, and other assigned projects.
Responsibilities
- Install solar modules, racking, attachments, flashing, grounding and bonding components, conduit, roof-mounted equipment, and related system components according to approved plans, manufacturer instructions, and company standards
- Lay out array locations and complete roof penetrations, structural attachments, rail installation, module placement, rail cutting, jumper connections, and other assigned installation work
- Bend and install conduit and assist with routing conductors and system components within the employee’s training and authorization
- Properly flash and weatherproof roof penetrations to protect the customer’s property and prevent water intrusion
- Remove and replace roof tiles or other roofing materials when necessary to complete the installation
- Flash and seal pipes, vents, attachments, and other roof penetrations affected by the work
- Work on different roofing materials, roof heights, and pitches using required fall-protection systems and approved work practices
- Follow project plans, installation instructions, equipment specifications, and directions from the Solar Foreman or Crew Lead
- Identify and immediately report plan conflicts, damaged roofing, unsafe conditions, missing materials, installation obstacles, or other conditions that may affect the project
- Complete required project photographs and documentation using Site Capture or other company-designated applications
- Assist with project staging, material loading and unloading, ladder setup, equipment preparation, site protection, and end-of-day cleanup
- Protect roofing, landscaping, customer property, vehicles, tools, equipment, and materials throughout the installation
- Maintain an organized and professional jobsite and leave the customer’s property clean at the completion of the work
- Properly use, inspect, maintain, and secure company vehicles, ladders, tools, PPE, and equipment
- Support and guide less-experienced installers and helpers when directed by the Solar Foreman or Crew Lead
- Attend required safety meetings, training sessions, and product-specific instruction
- Maintain knowledge of assigned products, installation methods, manufacturer requirements, and applicable company procedures
- Promptly report injuries, near misses, vehicle incidents, property damage, defective equipment, and safety concerns
- Perform other related installation duties as assigned
- Follow all company safety policies, project-specific requirements, and applicable Cal/OSHA standards
- Use required fall protection while performing roof work and remain properly connected to approved systems as required
- Inspect ladders, harnesses, anchors, ropes, lifelines, connectors, tools, and PPE before use
- Maintain awareness of roof edges, skylights, fragile surfaces, overhead electrical lines, weather, heat, animals, traffic, and other site hazards
- Stop work and immediately notify the Foreman or Crew Lead when conditions are unsafe or required safety protections are unavailable
- Wear required PPE, including appropriate footwear, gloves, eye protection
Requirements
- Takes ownership of their workmanship
- Follows plans and safety procedures
- Protects customer property
- Works effectively as part of a field crew
About the Company
OC Solar is seeking a Solar Installer to join their field installation team.