General Labor

SunEnergy1•Hamburg, AR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Laborer assists with the construction and installation of a utility-grade solar project throughout all phases of construction. The role includes preparing work areas and construction sites, supporting equipment and materials movement, assisting with wire installation and solar rack assembly, and helping across other aspects of building a photovoltaic solar system. The work is primarily physical and takes place outdoors in varying weather and site conditions. The employee reports to a management-approved supervisor, who may change as workload needs change.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to work in extreme outdoor environments, including hot sun, cold, wet weather, and mud.
Full range of mobility in the upper and lower body.
Ability to stoop, stand, bend, sit, kneel, and squat for extended periods.
Ability to lift, pull, and push materials and equipment to complete assigned tasks.
Ability to safely lift 50 pounds without assistance throughout the workday.
Ability to work 8–12 hours per day and 40 hours per week, with overtime as required, including occasional night shifts.
Ability to perform physical work for more than 80% of the job.
Ability to perform repetitive use of the arms, hands, and fingers.
Ability to work well with others and understand and follow direction from all levels of upper management.
Flexibility to assist across different aspects of solar-system construction.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or GED is preferred, but not always required.

Responsibilities

Prepare work areas for installation of various equipment.
Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Control traffic near and within work zones.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate the alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.
Keep equipment, vehicles, materials, tools, and company property clean and neat.
Assist with pulling wire through trenches.
Perform minor hand-tool work bolting and unbolting photovoltaic solar racks using manual or power tools.
Assist with any aspect of building a photovoltaic solar system, including electrical, mechanical, security, equipment, and vehicle tasks.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and collaborate with others in a team environment.
Maintain a positive, results-oriented attitude and provide quality service and accurate work.
Work between multiple departments toward a common goal.
Maintain a clean and professional appearance and attitude while working, representing, or traveling for the company.
Maintain the work area daily.
Work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
Wear required personal protective equipment, such as a hard hat and safety glasses, at all times.
Advise the immediate supervisor of safety or job-related problems.
Comply with all OSHA safety requirements and regulations.