Solar Installer

Overview

Position Summary:

Responsible for assisting the Solar Technician to assemble install or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. This may include measuring cutting assembling and bolting structural framing and solar modules.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Promote and comply with all MasTec and safety policies and procedures
• Use appropriate hand tools (i.e. crescent wrench pliers hammer screwdriver etc.) and power tools (i.e. Drills Impact Wrenches) to perform a variety of functions to install photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards using drawings schematics and instructions.
• Lay-out assemble and install solar modules panels or support structures as specified.
• Install structural mechanical rack system and PV panels.
• Lift carry and hold building materials tools and supplies; clean tools equipment material and work areas. Work areas will have a clean as you go policy and work areas will be clean before leaving site.
• Take reasonable care of your own and others health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the MasTecs Zero Injury principles. If needed use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved.
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed.
• Participate in all pre-job work planning and safety discussions; Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms smell of smoke different colored warning tags warning sirens).
• Understand support and follow lockout/tag out procedures. Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as out lined in training.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Coordinate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job.
• Actively participate in on-the-job training and mentoring opportunities with co-workers in your craft when provided.
• Produce quality work meeting requirements of plans specifications and industry standards.
• With regard to that portion of the work assigned assist in the storage planning and lay-out of materials in accordance with those plans and specifications.
• Learn to observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments relocation or replacement. Notify supervision of any hazards observed and utilize safety stop work authority as needed.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems inaccuracies and continuous improvement measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed reporting any issues to your supervision.
• If certified to operate equipment ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated maintained in good working order and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being utilized.
• Perform all other actions necessary to accomplish the foregoing principal duties and accountabilities.
• Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.
• Perform all other job related duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

Requirements

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add subtract multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
• Learn to read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Experience working as a laborer or in any construction craft as a helper and a basic knowledge of working in Solar Photovoltaic construction craft.
• Developing knowledge of the assembly installation or maintenance of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:

• Determine materials equipment and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency.
• Evaluate work and safely utilize appropriate hand tools (i.e. crescent wrench pliers hammer screwdriver etc.) and power tools (i.e. Drills Impact Wrenches) for the work being performed.
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add subtract multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
• Listen to co-workers suggestions safety concerns and recommendations giving full attention to what they are saying and take the time to understand the points being made asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate.

Working Environment:

• Typical construction site environment
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust mud wind snow rain etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand Kneel Bend Stoop Move in and around confined and cluttered places and uneven areas see and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle control or feel objects tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
• Requires the ability to walk on steep rough or uneven terrain for long periods of time without rest.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation: $18.00-$20.50/ hourly commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical Dental and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse domestic partner and children
• Diabetes Management Telehealth Coverage Prescription Drug Plan

MasTec Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Companys policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race gender sex sexual orientation gender identity color religion national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal state or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTecs policy to comply with all applicable state federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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