General Solar Laborer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick pay

Health insurance

Vision coverage

Free dental insurance

Chiropractic care

Retirement plan

Co-op membership after 6 months

Education reimbursement

Film festival tickets

Volunteer opportunities

Industry conferences

Company retreats

Job summary

Cal-Solar in Grass Valley is hiring a General Laborer to support solar installations across Grass Valley and surrounding counties. You’ll work on roofs, in the field, and with the team to help build clean energy infrastructure.

The role emphasizes a strong work ethic, physical tasks, safety, and teamwork, with a pay range of $20–$25 per hour and benefits including health coverage, retirement, and education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

Strong work ethic

Team player

Lifts up to 70 lbs

Comfortable at heights

Clean driving record

Willing to learn electrical trade

Job description

General Laborer | 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 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.