Skilled Laborer

Wanzek Construction•Marquez, TX

18h

About The Position

Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessments, schematics, codes, and standards. Work may include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. The role also involves supporting construction activities, coordinating with other crafts and coworkers, and helping ensure work meets contract plans, specifications, and industry standards. The Skilled Laborer is expected to follow company and site safety policies, participate in work planning and safety discussions, identify and mitigate hazards, and report accidents and near misses. The position may involve providing on-the-job training or mentoring to helpers and laborers, inspecting their work, and reporting field issues to supervision. Compensation is $22–$24 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience working as a Solar Installer, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a construction setting.
Working knowledge of solar photovoltaic construction and the assembly, installation, or maintenance of ground- or roof-mounted PV systems.
Ability to read and understand plans and specifications and visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to determine materials, equipment, and installation sequences needed to maximize installation efficiency.
Ability to evaluate work and safely use appropriate hand and power tools.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
Ability to listen attentively to coworkers’ suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations, understand their points, ask questions, and provide feedback when appropriate.

Responsibilities

Promote and comply with company and safety policies and procedures.
Use appropriate hand and power tools to install photovoltaic systems in accordance with codes, standards, drawings, schematics, and instructions.
Lay out, assemble, and install solar modules, panels, and support structures.
Apply weather sealing to arrays, buildings, or support mechanisms.
Identify methods for laying out, orienting, and mounting modules or arrays for efficient installation, electrical configuration, and maintenance.
Identify and resolve deficiencies in photovoltaic system installation or materials.
Install required labels on solar system components and hardware.
Determine materials, equipment, and installation sequences needed to maximize installation efficiency.
Install active solar systems, including solar collectors, concentrators, pumps, or fans.
Activate photovoltaic systems to verify functionality and conformity to performance expectations.
Lift, carry, and hold materials, tools, and supplies; clean tools, equipment, materials, and work areas; and mix, pour, and spread construction materials.
Bend, cut, thread, join, wrap, and seal sections of rigid or PVC conduit.
Install power whips and harnesses; drive stakes; and perform cleaning, compacting, grading, painting, sanding, or stripping operations.
Compile or maintain records of system operation, performance, and maintenance.
Perform routine non-machine construction tasks such as removing forms from set concrete, filling expansion joints, digging, and spreading and leveling dirt and gravel.
Take reasonable care of personal and others’ health and safety, work toward Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles, and use stop-work authority when needed until an issue is resolved.
Report accidents and near misses to a supervisor and participate in investigations as needed.
Participate in pre-job work planning and safety discussions; identify hazards and take corrective action to eliminate or mitigate them.
Understand and respond appropriately to safety hazards and warning devices.
Understand, support, and follow lockout/tagout procedures; attend site-specific training and follow its procedures.
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
Coordinate work with other crafts and coworkers on the job.
Provide on-the-job training or mentoring to helpers and laborers.
Produce quality work that meets plans, specifications, and industry standards.
Develop an understanding of assigned contract plans and specifications and plan, lay out, diagram, and install equipment.
Inspect helpers’ work for compliance, explain deficiencies, and take needed corrective action.
Observe installed equipment or systems for hazards and needed adjustments, relocation, or replacement; notify supervision of hazards and use stop-work authority as needed.
Examine field conditions, identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost-saving measures, take corrective action as needed, and report issues to supervision.
If certified to operate equipment, operate and maintain construction equipment correctly, keep it in good working order, and complete daily equipment inspections.
Perform other actions necessary to accomplish the principal duties and accountabilities, work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision, and perform other job-related duties as requested by a supervisor.