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Job Title: Solar Installer (Ground-Mount Project)

Job Description

This role focuses on assembling, installing, and maintaining ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for a short-term project lasting approximately 3–4 weeks. You work outdoors performing physically demanding tasks while ensuring all installations meet strict safety, quality, and performance standards.

Position will be 40 hours a week Monday-Friday. Per Diem can be offered if over 75 miles from the job site location in Peridot, AZ. $100 per working day.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install racking, solar modules, wiring, and balance-of-system components for ground-mounted solar arrays.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment such as post drivers, trenchers, and skid steers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Interpret and follow project plans, layout drawings, and electrical diagrams to complete installations accurately.
• Ensure all work complies with OSHA safety requirements and internal quality standards.
• Assist with site preparation activities, including trenching, conduit installation, and equipment staging.
• Troubleshoot basic installation issues and support commissioning activities as needed.
• Collaborate closely with crew leads and team members to meet project timelines and milestones.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the duration of the project.

Essential Skills

• Experience in solar installation, construction, or general labor.
• Demonstrated ability to perform physically demanding work in outdoor environments.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems relevant to solar PV installations.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems and components used in ground-mounted arrays.
• Current fall protection certificate obtained prior to starting work.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Clear commitment to safe work practices and adherence to OSHA requirements.
• Ability to follow instructions, read layout drawings, and work effectively as part of a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in solar, construction, or related trades is preferred.
• Comfort operating equipment such as post drivers, trenchers, and skid steers.
• Willingness to learn and gain hands-on experience in solar installation.
• Reliability and consistency in working throughout the full project duration.
• Good communication skills and a cooperative approach to working with crew members.

Why Work Here?

You have the opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience in a growing industry while working on a focused, short-term project. The role offers exposure to practical solar installation techniques, safe work practices, and collaboration with an experienced field crew. You build skills that can support future opportunities in solar, construction, and related trades.

Work Environment

This position is entirely outdoors in a field-based environment. You work in varying weather conditions and must be comfortable with physically demanding tasks such as lifting, carrying, bending, and working on uneven terrain. Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn on site at all times, and you operate within a safety-focused culture that emphasizes OSHA compliance and proper use of tools and equipment.

This is a Contract position based out of Peridot, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $28.20 - $28.20/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 Peridot,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.

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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.