Solar Installer / Technician — Field Lead

About this role

Join a busy commercial and industrial solar crew installing rooftop and ground-mounted PV systems across Austin, Dallas and San Antonio, TX. This hands-on role focuses on rooftop racking, PV panel installation, string wiring, inverters, AC/DC systems and concrete scopes. Travel between markets is required. You’ll run laborer crews, manage site logistics, coordinate work alongside electricians, and perform roof penetrations, anchoring and sealing. This is physically demanding work—expect climbing, lifting and working outdoors—plus opportunities to lead teams on large commercial projects.

What you'll do

• • Install rooftop racking systems, mount panels and complete PV system installation per drawings
• • Perform string wiring, MC4 terminations, inverter hookups and AC/DC system work; troubleshoot electrical issues
• • Lead and manage laborer crews, assign tasks, maintain productivity and enforce site safety
• • Perform roof penetrations, anchoring, sealing/welding and general concrete scopes (foundations, bollards, flatwork, trenching)
• • Operate material handling and aerial equipment; manage loading/unloading and on-site material distribution
• • Coordinate site logistics with electrical crews, read/interpret structural drawings and maintain code compliance

What we're looking for

• • Minimum 10 years industrial/commercial construction experience
• • At least 5 years of hands-on solar/PV installation experience (required)
• • Proven ability with MC4 terminations, string wiring and AC/DC systems
• • OSHA 10 required (OSHA 30 preferred)
• • Experience leading crews, managing site logistics and coordinating multi-trade work
• • Own basic hand tools and ability to travel between Austin, Dallas and San Antonio (travel required)

Qualifications

• • OSHA 10 certification (required); OSHA 30 preferred
• • Proficient in MC4 terminations and PV electrical work
• • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and structural drawings
• • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel between job sites
• • Owns required hand tools
• • 5+ years of solar/PV installation experience and 10+ years commercial/industrial construction background

What we offer

• • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental and vision
• • 401(k) plan and AD&D insurance
• • Paid time off and paid caregiver leave
• • Site-specific safety training and on-the-job skill development
• • Regular commercial projects across Austin, Dallas and San Antonio with consistent schedules
• • Support for travel between job sites and organized site logistics

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