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Tesla Contractor Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Maintain a safe work environment, organize job areas, ensure contractor safety, and supervise on-site laborers while maintaining logs and providing progress reports, ensuring conformance to Tesla EHS ...

Maintain a safe work environment, organize job areas, ensure contractor safety, and supervise on-site laborers while maintaining logs and providing progress reports, ensuring conformance to Tesla EHS ...

Commercial Counsel

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$180K - $235K/yr

... Tesla, Northvolt, Apple, Powin, Enovix, Zipline, Solid Power, and Fluence. We are backed by ... Engage directly with utilities, developers, OEMs, and EPC contractors to draft, negotiate, and ...

Commercial Counsel

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$180K - $235K/yr

... Tesla, Northvolt, Apple, Powin, Enovix, Zipline, Solid Power, and Fluence. We are backed by ... Engage directly with utilities, developers, OEMs, and EPC contractors to draft, negotiate, and ...

... Tesla, Lunchclub, Modal, Google DeepMind, and Nuro. Building Devin is just the first step--our ... You'll be responsible for ensuring employees, contractors, and commission recipients are paid ...

Commercial Counsel

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$180K - $235K/yr

... Tesla, Northvolt, Apple, Powin, Enovix, Zipline, Solid Power, and Fluence. We are backed by ... Engage directly with utilities, developers, OEMs, and EPC contractors to draft, negotiate, and ...

Engineering Operations Lead

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$81K - $110K/yr

We are a small, fast growing team who hail from Anduril, Tesla, Uber, and the U.S. Special Forces ... Own the reliability of office, lab, and manufacturing IT infrastructure, including the contractors ...

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How much do tesla contractor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for tesla contractor in California is $35.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.60 and $46.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Tesla contractor?

A Tesla Contractor is an independent worker or employee of a third-party company hired to perform specific tasks for Tesla. Contractors work in various roles, such as engineering, construction, installation, manufacturing, or customer service. They typically do not receive the same benefits as full-time Tesla employees but may have opportunities to transition into permanent roles based on performance and business needs.

What kinds of projects or assignments do Tesla contractors typically work on?

Tesla Contractors may be engaged in a range of projects, from installing and maintaining solar panels and battery systems, to assisting with facility construction, equipment upgrades, or production line support. Assignments can vary in length and complexity and often require on-site collaboration with Tesla full-time employees and other contractors. You may find yourself working in fast-paced environments where safety, innovation, and adherence to timelines are prioritized. Successful contractors are flexible and willing to travel or adapt their schedules based on project needs, providing an excellent opportunity to gain experience with cutting-edge technologies and processes. This diversity of projects also allows contractors to build valuable industry skills and potentially transition into longer-term roles within the company.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Tesla contractor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Tesla Contractor, you need a solid background in your specialized trade (such as electrical, mechanical, or construction work) along with relevant work experience and, often, industry certifications. Familiarity with Tesla's proprietary systems, safety protocols, and tools like project management software and diagnostic equipment is commonly required. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and adaptability help contractors collaborate with Tesla teams and adjust to fast-paced project changes. These skills are vital to ensure safety, efficiency, and high-quality execution on mission-critical projects in a dynamic work environment.

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Infographic showing various Tesla Contractor job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,373 per year, or $35.8 per hour.

Superintendent, Infrastructure Programs

Hawthorne, CA • On-site

$91K - $199K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago


Tesla rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 690 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

What to Expect

Tesla is looking for a highly skilledConstruction Superintendentwho is passionate about our mission to jointheNorth American R&D Infrastructure team.

In this role, youwill work closely with members of the Construction Management, Facility Engineering,Workplace/Operations teams, Design andEngineering,and variousR&D Engineering teamsfrom planning, through installation and the start of production. This team member will supervise all on-site constructionincluding scheduling of trade contractors, vendor tool installations, resolving day-to-day construction issues,coordinatinginspections, andensuringcompliance with plans and specifications. This role isresponsiblefor overseeingand verifying the quality of the work being performed by contractors or team members in the field. Thisrole requires you to be extremely detail oriented, identify real hard barriers, and drive the cross-functional teams to execute quicklyand safely. We have a demanding and fast-paced environment, so being self-motivated and self-disciplined is critical.

What You'll Do

  • Collaborate with the Project Manager to develop execution plans and own detailed project schedules
  • Drive fieldwork to ensure schedule adherence, escalating build/installation issues to management. Plan installation logistics, communicate plans to involved parties, and track material deliveries
  • Coordinate on-site activities, including tool vendor coordination, base build construction, quality team coordination, and related engineering coordination. Coordinate downtime work during facility shutdowns, support operations, and lead constructability reviews of design packages
  • Enforce quality for engineering drawings and field installations, resolve field issues, troubleshoot tool installs, and prioritize decision-making for equipment turnover
  • Maintain a safe work environment, organize job areas, ensure contractor safety, and supervise on-site laborers while maintaining logs and providing progress reports, ensuring conformance to Tesla EHS and Workforce Management policies
  • Support commissioning of new spaces with internal Facilities Engineering team or third party
  • Communicate effectively across various cross-functional teams within Tesla, including Design, Facilities, Workplace, IT, EHS, Project Controls/Estimating, etc. to build relationships and ensure overall project alignment

What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of construction experience for large-scale or complex projects
  • Understanding of construction design documents and ability to provide constructability feedback with working knowledge of building codes, standards, and environmental regulations
  • OSHA 30 certification, First Aid and CPR Certification
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling tools like MS Project and Planner; experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud for construction administration tasks
  • Ability to effectively execute several projects and tasks in parallel and prioritize critical tasks
  • Travel up to 50% across the US (primarily western half); willingness to spend a high percentage of time in the field and to get hands dirty as needed to complete objectives or find the correct information

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation $91,200 - $199,500/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.


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