Solar Installer / Technician (Field Lead)

About this role

We're hiring experienced solar field leaders and installers for commercial and industrial PV projects across Austin and nearby Texas markets. This role is hands-on: rooftop and ground-mounted install work, crew leadership, material handling, and concrete scopes. You will lead crews on site, manage logistics and sequencing, coordinate with electrical crews, and travel between jobs. Expect heavy lifting, roof work, anchors/penetrations, sealing/welding, inverter and AC/DC installs, and operation of material handling and aerial equipment.

What you'll do

• Lead and supervise installation crews on commercial and industrial rooftop and field PV projects
• Install racking, anchors, roof penetrations and sealing; mount and secure solar panels
• Run string wiring, install inverters and AC/DC balance-of-system components; coordinate electrical work
• Perform concrete-related scopes: form, place, finish, and cure as required for mounting and supports
• Operate material handling and aerial equipment; manage daily logistics, staging and inventory
• Travel between project sites and enforce site safety, quality checks, and punch-list completion

What we're looking for

• 10+ years industrial or commercial construction experience; minimum 5+ years in solar/PV installation
• Proven crew leadership or foreman experience on commercial PV projects
• Hands-on experience with racking systems, panel layout, stringing, inverters, and AC/DC components
• Experience with roof penetrations, sealing/welding, anchoring, and basic concrete work
• OSHA 10 required; ability to travel between job sites and lift heavy materials regularly

Qualifications

• OSHA 10 (required)
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation (required for travel between sites)
• Aerial lift / MEWP certification and forklift experience (preferred)
• Welding certification (preferred) and experience with sealing/welding roof details
• Fluent English; Spanish language ability a plus

What we offer

• Project travel between Austin, Dallas and San Antonio markets with site-to-site work
• Overtime opportunities and consistent, predictable schedules on multi-day projects
• Paid time off and jobsite safety gear provided
• Tool allowance or reimbursement for trade tools and PPE
• Opportunities for advancement into lead/foreman roles and on-the-job training

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