Solar Technician l
About The Position
The Solar Technician I is a junior field service technician supporting Carolina Solar Services’ operations and maintenance of solar facilities. The technician assists senior field staff in completing service obligations safely and on time, learns company protocols, and represents CSS in the field. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing utility-scale solar generators; assisting with commissioning, quality assurance inspections, and preventative maintenance; preparing field service reports; providing customer service; and performing vegetative maintenance as needed. The position is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and spends approximately 90% of its time in the field at utility-scale solar facilities. Work may involve exposure to weather, extreme heat or cold, native plants and occasional animals, and electrical hazards. The role requires the ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds frequently and to work at heights using a safety harness. Participation in weekend and holiday on-call rotations, occasional overtime, and overnight travel are required. The company provides eligible full-time employees with health and insurance coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave and holidays, professional development, paid solar sabbaticals, travel reimbursement, and work equipment. Technician-specific benefits include company-provided PPE, tools and equipment, access to a company vehicle for work-related travel, and a weekend and holiday on-call bonus.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record to operate a company vehicle.
- Proficiency reading technical specification documents, site plans, and electrical schematics.
- Familiarity with tools, terminology, and processes associated with electrical and mechanical trade work.
- Basic understanding of electrical theory and photovoltaic power generation.
- General computer, network, and technology proficiency.
- Understanding and experience in the operation and concepts relating to electrical and mechanical trade work.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Team-oriented attitude.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds frequently.
- Ability to work at heights using a safety harness.
- Availability for weekend and holiday on-call rotations, occasional overtime, and overnight travel.
Nice To Haves
- First-Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- NFPA 70E qualification.
- OSHA 10 qualification.
- Field experience in residential, commercial, or utility-scale solar PV.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize safety each day and actively participate in site safety meetings.
- Assist with troubleshooting and repairing utility-scale solar generators.
- Assist with commissioning, quality assurance inspections, and preventative maintenance as needed.
- Provide timely Field Service Reports to Operations staff for delivery to clients.
- Ensure a premium level of customer service.
- Perform vegetative maintenance as required.
- Participate in the weekend and holiday on-call schedule.
- Support senior field staff in safely and promptly completing service obligations.
- Learn CSS company protocols and represent CSS in the field.
Benefits
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid professional development opportunities.
- Paid Solar Sabbaticals (an extended period off for every three years of service).
- Reimbursement for work-related travel at GSA rates.
- Long-term disability insurance coverage.
- Laptop, cell phone, and unlimited data plan.
- Company-paid personal protective equipment (PPE), tools, and equipment.
- Access to a company vehicle for work-related travel.
- Weekend and holiday on-call bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
