As a Solar Installer II at Gardner Energy, you will support the installation and commissioning of commercial and residential solar systems. You will play a key role in field operations, working alongside crew members, foremen, and superintendents to deliver safe, high-quality installations on schedule. This role contributes to the company’s mission of advancing clean, renewable energy while maintaining strong safety, quality, and customer satisfaction standards.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Install solar PV systems including racking, modules, DC wiring, and associated components in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Follow OSHA and company safety standards, ensuring a safe and clean work environment at all times.
- Perform daily job site assessments and participate in crew safety meetings.
- Handle materials and equipment, including lifting up to 75 pounds as required.
- Acquire the necessary tools for various installation methods.
- Learn to use and maintain company provided tools.
- Communicate effectively with team members, Foremen, customers, and vendors.
- Maintain job site cleanliness, organization, and professionalism.
- Support continuous improvement and efficiency in installation processes.
- Travel to job sites and work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including rooftops and elevated surfaces.
- Lead team of installers on specific tasks or aspects of installations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational success.
Required Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience in solar and renewable energy.
- Ability to work safely in accordance with OSHA and company safety standards.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull materials up to 75 pounds.
- Comfort working at heights and on rooftops.
- Provide own hand and power tools.
- Valid driver’s license with clean MVR and ability to operate company vehicles.
- Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screenings.
- Dependable, punctual, and consistent attendance.
- Age 18 or older.
- Interest in long-term career growth within the renewable energy industry.
- Some travel may be required.
Company & Benefits
- Competitive pay: $22.00–$31.00 per hour DOE.
- Expected Schedule M-Th 7AM-5:30PM OR M-F 7AM-3:30PM (Depending on project)
- Annual performance bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company contributions.
- 2 weeks PTO accrued annually.
- Tuition reimbursement and career advancement opportunities.
- Work with a high-performing team in a safety-first, value-driven culture.
- Opportunity to grow within Gardner Energy and Campbell Companies.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).
