MasTec

Infrastructure engineering and construction for energy

Solar Technician

Building TradesPosted on Nov 13

Full-timeTucker, AR, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Two years of experience working as a Solar Installer, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a construction setting.
Working knowledge of the solar photovoltaic construction craft and the assembly, installation, or maintenance of solar photovoltaic systems for ground or roof installation.
Ability to read and understand plans and specifications and visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to determine materials, equipment, and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency.
Ability to evaluate work and safely use appropriate hand tools and power tools for the work being performed.
Ability to use effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; stand, kneel, bend, stoop, and move in confined, cluttered, and uneven areas; and perform the physical movements required by the job.
Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift performing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and outdoor conditions, and to walk on steep, rough, or uneven terrain for extended periods.
Ability to work in cramped spaces and awkward positions, extreme temperatures, inclement weather, varied lighting, distracting noise, and around hazardous equipment.

Responsibilities

Promote and comply with MasTec and safety policies and procedures.
Use appropriate hand and power tools to install photovoltaic 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.
Apply weather sealing to arrays, buildings, or support mechanisms.
Identify methods for laying out, orienting, and mounting modules or arrays to ensure efficient installation, electrical configuration, or system maintenance.
Identify and resolve deficiencies in photovoltaic system installations or materials.
Install required labels on solar system components and hardware.
Determine materials, equipment, and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency.
Install active solar systems, including solar collectors, concentrators, pumps, or fans.
Activate photovoltaic systems to verify functionality and conformity to performance expectations.
Lift, carry, and hold building materials, tools, and supplies; clean tools, equipment, materials, and work areas; mix, pour, and spread concrete, asphalt, gravel, and other materials; and bend, cut, thread, join, wrap, and seal rigid or PVC conduit.
Install power whips and harnesses; drive stakes; and perform cleaning, compacting, grading, painting, sanding, or stripping operations.
Compile or maintain records of system operation, performance, and maintenance.
Perform routine non-machine tasks, including removing forms from set concrete, filling expansion joints with asphalt, digging, and spreading and leveling dirt and gravel using a pick, shovel, and wheelbarrow.
Take reasonable care of personal and others' health and safety, work toward MasTec's Zero Injury principles, and use stop-work authority until safety issues are resolved when needed.
Report accidents and near misses to a supervisor and participate in investigations as needed.
Participate in pre-job work planning and safety discussions; identify safety hazards and take corrective action to eliminate or mitigate them.
Understand and respond appropriately to safety hazards and warning devices, including backup alarms, smoke, warning tags, and sirens.
Understand, support, and follow lockout/tagout procedures; attend site-specific training and follow all procedures outlined in training.
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
Coordinate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job.
Provide on-the-job training or mentoring to helpers and laborers working with the technician.
Produce quality work that meets plans, specifications, and industry standards.
Develop a complete understanding of assigned contract plans and specifications and plan, lay out, diagram, and install equipment.
Inspect helpers' work for compliance with contract plans, specifications, and industry standards; identify deficiencies, explain them, and take needed corrective action.
Observe installed equipment or systems to identify hazards and the need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement; notify supervision of hazards and use stop-work authority as needed.
Examine and inspect field conditions, identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost-saving measures, take corrective action, and report issues to supervision.
When certified to operate equipment, operate and maintain construction equipment correctly, keep it in good working order, and complete daily equipment inspections.
Perform other actions necessary to accomplish the principal duties and accountabilities, work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision, and perform other job-related duties as requested by a supervisor.

Overview

Position Summary:

Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. 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.
Apply weather sealing to array, building, or support mechanisms.
Identify methods for laying out, orienting, and mounting modules or arrays to ensure efficient installation, electrical configuration, or system maintenance.
Identify and resolve any deficiencies in photovoltaic (PV) system installation or materials.
Install required labels on solar system components and hardware.
Determine materials, equipment, and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency.
Install active solar systems, including solar collectors, concentrators, pumps, or fans.
Activate photovoltaic (PV) systems to verify system functionality and conformity to performance expectations.
Lift, carry and hold building materials, tools, and supplies; clean tools, equipment, material, and work areas; mix, pour and spread concrete, asphalt, gravel and other materials; Bend, cut, thread, join, wrap and seal sections of rigid / PVC conduit
Installing power whips and harnesses; driving stakes; perform cleaning, compacting, grading, painting, sanding or stripping operations
Compile or maintain records of system operation, performance, and maintenance.
Perform a variety of routine, non-machine tasks, including, but not limited to removing forms from set concrete, filling expansion joints with asphalt, digging, spreading and leveling dirt and gravel, using pick, shovel and wheelbarrow.
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 MasTec’s 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.
Provide on-the-job training and/or mentoring to helpers and laborers you are working with.
Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications, and industry standards.
With regard to that portion of the work assigned, develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications and plan, lay-out, diagram, and install equipment.
Inspect helper's work for compliance with the, contract plans, specifications, and industry standards. Point out deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action needed.
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 cost saving 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 used.
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:

2 years of experience working as a Solar Installer or equivalent combination of education and experience in a construction setting.
Working knowledge of the Solar Photovoltaic construction craft and the assembly, installation, or maintenance of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for ground or roof installation.
Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
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

What's in it for you

Financial Wellbeing

Compensation: $22.00-$24.00/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 Company's 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 MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [email protected]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

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About the Company

MasTec

Infrastructure engineering and construction for energy

MasTec is a North American infrastructure engineering and construction company focused on energy, utility, and communications networks. It engineers, builds, installs, maintains, and upgrades power plants, renewable energy facilities, and related infrastructure, and helps clients with site selection, sizing, materials, and construction planning. It differentiates itself by its large workforce, end-to-end capabilities across engineering, construction, maintenance, and upgrades, and its sector focus on utilities, communications, and government clients, including natural gas and renewable energy facilities. Its goal is to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient infrastructure that supports energy delivery, connectivity, and the expansion of renewable energy capacity.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Coral Gables, FL
Founded: 1929

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