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Job Title: Mechanical Installer – Solar Construction Laborer

Job Description

This role supports large-scale solar farm construction by installing piles, racking systems, and photovoltaic (PV) modules across a 3,000-acre site. Mechanical Installers join one of three field crews—Pile Install, Racking Install, or Module Install—and work in a fast-paced outdoor environment to meet daily production goals while ensuring quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Unload and move materials around the solar farm worksite.
• Help install steel piles and solar racking systems.
• Carry materials and equipment to work areas.
• Use hand and power tools to assemble and secure solar components.
• Install solar panels on completed racking systems.
• Measure and inspect work to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Assist with loading, staging, and organizing materials.
• Perform general construction tasks, including trenching, site cleanup, and earthwork.
• Support basic electrical work, including cable pulling and wiring, under supervision.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized job site.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions and walk long distances on uneven terrain.
• Follow all safety guidelines and meet daily production goals.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of construction experience in a non-residential or similar environment.
• At least 1 year of experience working outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.
• Experience unloading trucks, staging materials, and performing basic inventory tasks.
• Ability to repeatedly lift at least 25 pounds and handle physical labor throughout the workday.
• At least 1 year of experience using power tools and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Comfort working on uneven ground and walking long distances over large outdoor sites.
• Ability to follow instructions, read or interpret basic blueprints, and work closely with foremen and equipment operators.
• Capacity to work at a fast pace and consistently meet daily production goals under pressure.
• Attention to detail when measuring, aligning, and securing racking and modules to ensure proper installation.
• Reliability and willingness to perform general labor and installation tasks in a construction environment.

Why Work Here?

You join a team building large-scale renewable energy infrastructure, contributing directly to the growth of solar power. The work offers consistent outdoor activity, clear daily goals, and opportunities to learn a wide range of construction and solar installation skills on a major project site. You gain hands-on experience with racking, modules, and electrical components, positioning yourself for future growth in solar and construction fields while working in a culture that values safety, teamwork, and productivity.

Work Environment

Monday-Friday 7am-5:30pm

Saturday OT as needed

Weekly Pay Offered

This is a Contract position based out of San Antonio, TX 78264.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX 78264.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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.