General Solar Laborer

California Solar Electric Cooperative; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal-Solar is seeking a General Laborer to support solar installation efforts in Grass Valley and field-based work across surrounding counties. You will assist with site readiness, material handling, and teamwork on active solar projects.

The position offers a pay range of $20–$25 per hour and requires a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, ability to work at heights, and a clean driving record. This role is on-site and outdoors, with opportunities to grow in the electrical trade.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and passion for the environment.
• Interest in learning and growing in the electrical trade.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Clean driving record.
• Works well as part of a team.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Willing to learn

Work at heights

Lift up to 70 lbs

Clean driving record

Team player

Job description

General Laborer | 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 General Laborer to join our growing team. If you're ready to get to work, we'd love to hear from you.

What We're Looking For

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have a strong work ethic and a passion for the environment
• Want to learn and grow in the electrical trade
• Are comfortable working at heights
• Can lift up to 70 lbs
• Have a clean driving record
• Work well as part of a team

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.