Solar Installer
Cal-Solar | Grass Valley & Field-Based in Surrounding Counties

Pay Range: $20–$25/hour

About Cal-Solar

Do you like the feeling of standing on a roof, sun on your face, and wind in your hair (under your helmet)? Do you have a strong work ethic, a passion for the environment, and a desire to learn the electrical trade? If so, we have your dream job.
At Cal-Solar, we're not just installing solar — we're building long-term energy confidence for the communities we serve.

About This Posting

We have an immediate opening for a Solar Installer to join our growing team. If you're ready to get to work, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Duties

Install residential and/or commercial solar PV systems according to design plans and local codes
Mount racking systems on rooftops or ground-mounted structures
Secure and install solar panels, inverters, and related hardware
Perform basic electrical wiring, conduit bending, and connections (DC/AC)
Assist with system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and layout plans
Ensure installations meet safety, quality, and performance standards
Follow OSHA and company safety protocols, including fall protection
Use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment safely and effectively
Communicate with crew leads, electricians, and project managers
Maintain a clean and organized job site
Load, transport, and handle materials and equipment
Identify and report installation issues or site concerns
Participate in ongoing training and certification as required

Position Requirements

Comfortably able to lift 75 lbs, climb ladders, and work on rooftops in varying temperatures
Strong work ethic, a passion for the environment, and a desire to learn the electrical trade
Excellent teamwork skills
Demonstrated commitment to high professional and ethical standards, and to a diverse workplace
Clean driving record, with transportation (public or private) to and from job sites
May require travel
Full-time position, based in Grass Valley, CA

Benefits

Vacation / sick pay
Health benefits, including options for health insurance and vision, plus free dental insurance and free chiropractic care
Retirement plan
Worker-owner co-ownership: dividends and the ability to apply for Cooperative membership after 6 months of employment (membership is highly encouraged, but not mandatory for all employees)
$500/year education reimbursement
Other perks such as tickets to film festivals, community volunteer opportunities, events, industry conferences, and company retreats
Meaningful work that makes a difference in the community and the world, in a vital and growing industry

Pay Transparency

In compliance with SB 1162, Cal-Solar (with 15 or more employees) includes a pay scale in all job postings. The pay scale for this Solar Installer position is $20–$25/hour.

Notice at Collection & Use of Personal Data

By submitting your resume, you acknowledge and accept that Cal-Solar will collect, store, and use your information for recruiting purposes and talent pool development, among other legitimate hiring needs such as recordkeeping and potential background screening. Your information will be processed fairly and plainly for these recruiting purposes.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Cal-Solar is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination & Fair Hiring

Cal-Solar adheres to California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Fair Chance Act. We ensure our selection practices are equitable, job-related, and non-biased. We will not request conviction history before a conditional offer, in line with “Ban the Box” requirements.

We're reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will reach out to qualified candidates right away.

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