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Job Title: General Laborer – Eastern Shore Solar Farm
Job Description

This seasonal General Laborer role supports operations and maintenance activities at solar farms on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, with occasional work at nearby sites in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake. You will focus on vegetation maintenance and general labor tasks on already built solar farms, working primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions. This position typically runs from March through December and offers consistent weekly hours in a growing renewable energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Support operations and maintenance activities on existing solar farms with a focus on vegetation maintenance and general labor tasks.
• Perform physically demanding work outdoors in hot, cold, wet, and other challenging weather conditions for extended periods.
• Walk continuously across rough and uneven terrain throughout the workday to access different areas of the solar farm.
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds repeatedly and continuously throughout the day as part of routine duties.
• Use basic hand and power tools safely and effectively to complete assigned tasks on site.
• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately to ensure work is completed safely and to required standards.
• Participate in daily safety talks each morning and apply all safety procedures and guidelines on the job.
• Work 10–12 hour shifts as required to meet project schedules and productivity expectations.
• Report to the solar farm site reliably each workday using dependable transportation.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with supervisors regarding attendance, schedule changes, and any call outs.
• Adhere to attendance expectations, including avoiding excessive call outs and no call/no show situations.
• Wear appropriate work clothing and required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed boots, while on site.
• Occasionally travel overnight, approximately once a month, when work at other project locations is required.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of construction experience in a labor-intensive environment.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended durations in hot, cold, and wet conditions.
• Capability to walk continuously on rough and uneven terrain throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds continuously throughout the day.
• Proficiency in using basic hand and power tools safely.
• OSHA 10 Construction Safety certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation to travel to and from the job site daily.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Willingness and physical ability to work 10–12 hour shifts as needed.
• Strong attendance, punctuality, and communication habits.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery such as skid steers, rough terrain forklifts, or tractors is highly preferred.
• Background in solar, mechanical, racking, piling, modules, panels, or installation work is beneficial.
• Comfort working on active construction or solar project sites.
• Commitment to safe work practices and participation in daily safety meetings.

Why Work Here?

You join a company active in a booming renewable energy industry that offers consistent 40-hour workweeks and ongoing project opportunities across Virginia. You gain hands-on experience in solar operations and maintenance while developing valuable construction and equipment skills in a high-demand field. The schedule is structured and predictable, and you work with a team that emphasizes safety, reliability, and long-term growth in a rapidly expanding sector.

Work Environment

This role typically provides 40 hours of work per week, with a normal schedule of four 10-hour shifts from Monday through Thursday and an additional Friday shift as needed for makeup work or project demands. Work begins at 7:00 a.m. each day and includes three breaks: a morning break, a lunch break, and an afternoon break. You will work primarily outdoors on active solar farm projects, spending most of the day on your feet in hot, cold, or wet conditions and walking across rough terrain. The environment is that of an active solar construction and maintenance site, with regular safety talks held each morning before work starts. Occasional overnight travel, approximately once a month, may be required to support other project locations. Appropriate outdoor work clothing is expected, and steel-toed boots are required as part of the dress code, along with any additional personal protective equipment provided or required on site.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Oak Hall, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oak Hall,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.