Solar Installer

Cal Solar • Grass Valley, CA

2d • $20 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

Cal-Solar is seeking a Solar Installer to join their growing team. This role involves installing residential and/or commercial solar PV systems, mounting racking systems, securing solar panels and inverters, and performing basic electrical wiring. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, a passion for the environment, and a desire to learn the electrical trade. This is a full-time position based in Grass Valley, CA, with field-based work in surrounding counties.

Requirements

• Comfortably able to lift 75 lbs, climb ladders, and work on rooftops in varying temperatures
• Strong work ethic, a passion for the environment, and a desire to learn the electrical trade
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Demonstrated commitment to high professional and ethical standards, and to a diverse workplace
• Clean driving record, with transportation (public or private) to and from job sites
• May require travel

Responsibilities

• Install residential and/or commercial solar PV systems according to design plans and local codes
• Mount racking systems on rooftops or ground-mounted structures
• Secure and install solar panels, inverters, and related hardware
• Perform basic electrical wiring, conduit bending, and connections (DC/AC)
• Assist with system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and layout plans
• Ensure installations meet safety, quality, and performance standards
• Follow OSHA and company safety protocols, including fall protection
• Use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment safely and effectively
• Communicate with crew leads, electricians, and project managers
• Maintain a clean and organized job site
• Load, transport, and handle materials and equipment
• Identify and report installation issues or site concerns
• Participate in ongoing training and certification as required

Benefits

• Vacation / sick pay
• Health benefits, including options for health insurance and vision, plus free dental insurance and free chiropractic care
• Retirement plan
• Worker-owner co-ownership: dividends and the ability to apply for Cooperative membership after 6 months of employment
• $500/year education reimbursement
• Other perks such as tickets to film festivals, community volunteer opportunities, events, industry conferences, and company retreats
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the community and the world, in a vital and growing industry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed