Solar Installer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation / sick pay

Health benefits (vision) & free dental

Retirement plan

Co‑ownership opportunities

Education reimbursement

Community events and company retreats

Job summary

Cal-Solar in Grass Valley, CA, is hiring a Solar Installer to join a growing team. The role involves installing residential and commercial solar PV systems, mounting racking, and wiring components on roofs or ground structures. You’ll work closely with project managers to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with local codes.

The position is full‑time, based in Grass Valley with potential field travel. The company emphasizes teamwork, environment‑friendly values, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 75 lbs, climb ladders, and work on rooftops in varying temperatures.
• Strong work ethic, environment‑friendly mindset, and desire to learn the electrical trade.
• Excellent teamwork and communication with crew leads and project managers.
• Clean driving record with reliable transportation to job sites.
• May require travel to field sites.

Responsibilities

• Install residential and/or commercial solar PV systems according to design plans and local codes.
• Mount racking systems on rooftops or ground‑mounted structures.
• Secure and install solar panels, inverters, and related hardware.
• Perform basic electrical wiring, conduit bending, and connections (DC/AC).
• Assist with system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Willingness to learn

Driver's license

Travel willingness

Job description

Solar Installer

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 Solar Installer to join our growing team. If you're ready to get to work, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Duties

• Install residential and/or commercial solar PV systems according to design plans and local codes


• Mount racking systems on rooftops or ground‑mounted structures


• Secure and install solar panels, inverters, and related hardware


• Perform basic electrical wiring, conduit bending, and connections (DC/AC)


• Assist with system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting


• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and layout plans


• Ensure installations meet safety, quality, and performance standards


• Follow OSHA and company safety protocols, including fall protection


• Use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment safely and effectively


• Communicate with crew leads, electricians, and project managers


• Maintain a clean and organized job site


• Load, transport, and handle materials and equipment


• Identify and report installation issues or site concerns


• Participate in ongoing training and certification as required

Position Requirements

• Comfortably able to lift 75 lbs, climb ladders, and work on rooftops in varying temperatures


• Strong work ethic, a passion for the environment, and a desire to learn the electrical trade


• Excellent teamwork skills


• Demonstrated commitment to high professional and ethical standards, and to a diverse workplace


• Clean driving record, with transportation (public or private) to and from job sites


• May require travel


• Full‑time position, based in Grass Valley, CA

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.