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Job Title: Laborer – Mechanical Solar Installation (El Patrimonio)

Job Description

This role supports the mechanical installation of a large-scale solar farm across approximately 3,000 acres. Laborers will be assigned to one of three installation crews—Pile Install, Racking Install, or Module Install—and will contribute to the unloading, staging, assembly, and installation of solar infrastructure in a fast-paced outdoor construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a designated crew (Pile Install, Racking Install, or Module Install) to support mechanical installation activities on a large solar farm.
• Assist with unloading trucks carrying piles, racking, and modules using mechanical or racking equipment and coordinate material receipt and staging in the laydown yard.
• Support pile installation by helping lay out pile locations, working with equipment operators to drive piles to GPS coordinates, and using tape measures to verify pile height and placement.
• Carry steel piles from lifts to installation locations repeatedly, lifting at least 25 pounds throughout the day while walking across uneven terrain over large distances.
• Perform racking installation by gathering nuts, bolts, and other hardware, reading blueprints or following foreman instructions for proper assembly, and using power drills and hand tools to torque and secure racking systems.
• Measure distances between racks to confirm alignment and spacing, perform spot quality control checks, and ensure racking is installed according to specifications and daily production goals.
• Support module installation by assisting operators in unloading and moving solar modules from trucks to laydown yards and then to workstations.
• Lift solar modules weighing approximately 25–30 pounds repeatedly at a rapid pace as modules are installed on racks to meet production schedules.
• Place bolts, screws, and other fasteners into appropriate locations to secure modules to racking, and use power drills and hand tools to complete installation safely and efficiently.
• Participate in general construction tasks including earthwork, site clearing, steel pile installation, material handling, cleaning, and waste management.
• Contribute to site maintenance and temporary dust control measures to maintain a safe and organized work area.
• Assist with construction surveying activities and follow layout instructions to ensure accurate installation of solar infrastructure.
• Support cable pulling and electrical-related tasks such as handling PV DC and AC underground electrical feeders, trenching and backfilling, and assisting with combiner box and PV skid AC/DC electrical work under direction.
• Help with DC string wiring and AC trench and backfill activities as needed, following all safety guidelines and instructions from supervisors.
• Assist with PV module handling and installation activities in coordination with commissioning and quality teams.
• Maintain a clean and safe work site by following site maintenance procedures and participating in cleaning and waste management activities.
• Work efficiently to meet daily production targets, adapt to changing priorities, and handle the pressure of a fast-paced construction schedule.
• Walk and work across a large, uneven site for the entirety of the workday while adhering to all safety protocols and instructions.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of construction experience in a non-residential environment.
• At least 1 year of experience working outdoors in varying weather and temperature conditions.
• Experience unloading trucks, staging materials, and supporting inventory or material tracking activities.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 25 pounds or more throughout the workday, including lifting 25–30 pound modules at a fast pace.
• At least 1 year of experience using power tools and hand tools such as drills, torque tools, and basic construction tools.
• Ability to read or learn to interpret basic blueprints and follow detailed installation instructions from foremen or supervisors.
• Comfort working on uneven ground and walking long distances across a large project site.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced environment with daily production goals and perform under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail when measuring, aligning, and securing piles, racking, and modules to meet quality standards.
• Reliability and consistency in following safety protocols and site procedures in an active construction environment.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic construction environment where you contribute directly to building large-scale renewable energy infrastructure. You will work with a supportive crew that values safety, teamwork, and efficiency, with clear daily goals and opportunities to learn multiple aspects of solar farm construction. This role offers the chance to develop practical skills in mechanical installation and electrical support work while working outdoors and being part of a project that supports sustainable energy.

Work Environment

Monday-Friday 7am-5:30pm

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Antonio, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $30.00/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 San Antonio,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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.