Solar Installer

Knobelsdorff Enterprises; Tuscola (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health and dental coverage

401(k) with competitive company match

Profit sharing and performance-based incentives

PTO and paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Knobelsdorff Enterprises is seeking individuals for solar panel installation in Tuscola, Illinois. Candidates must be prepared for extensive travel (up to 100%) and bring a strong work ethic, with the ability to contribute effectively to a team. Successful applicants will receive a competitive hourly wage and access to comprehensive employee benefits.

Responsibilities include assisting with setup, organizing materials, and ensuring safety protocols are met on job sites. A valid driver’s license and a high school diploma or equivalent are required.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Experience using hand and power tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup and installation of solar panels.
• Prepare job sites by clearing debris and organizing materials.
• Operate tools and lifting equipment used in solar installation.
• Assist with material inventory and job site logistics.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures.

Skills

Ability to use hand and power tools

Strong work ethic

Team player

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Assist with the setup and installation of solar panels and related equipment
• Prepare job sites by clearing debris and organizing materials
• Operate tools and lifting equipment used in solar installation
• Assist with material inventory and job site logistics
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures
• Travel frequently to project sites, including overnight stays

Qualifications

You’re someone who shows up ready to work hard, learn fast, and contribute to a team that takes pride in doing things right. Successful candidates typically bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to travel extensively (up to 100%), including overnight stays
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Self-starter and team player
• Experience using hand and power tools a plus

Pay Range

We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.

Pay Range: $20–$35 per hour plus per diem, travel incentive opportunities, and overtime eligibility

Prevailing wage may apply depending on project location.

Total Rewards Statement

As a full-time employee at Knobelsdorff, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.

• 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
• HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with competitive company match
• Profit sharing and performance-based incentives
• Paid weekly with competitive wages
• PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
• Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, and walk for long periods
• Must be capable of working in hot, cold, or wet conditions
• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs.
• Must be physically capable of digging and back-filling trenches

Accessibility

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at 651-923-4970 or email [emailprotected]

EEO Statement

Knobelsdorff is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We believe in hiring the best person for the job, period. If you’ve got the skills, work ethic, and mindset to Own It, you’ll find a place here.

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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Pay Transparency Policy Statement – English

Knobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

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KE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters.

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.