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Solar Installer I

Solar and Renewable Energy - Thorndale, Texas

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is one of America's premier commercial construction companies. Our reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on building high-performing teams that collaborate with clients and industry partners starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.

With offices and employees nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types including healthcare, education, renewable energy, marine, water / wastewater, commercial office and retail, hospitality / entertainment and airports.

Originally founded as a family business in 1864, today we are proud to be 100 percent employee-owned.

McCarthy is hiring full time Solar Installers immediately for the construction of a new solar facility located in Thorndale, TX.

This will be one of the largest renewable energy facilities ever constructed in Texas and offers candidates a chance to get in at the ground level in the quickly growing field of solar.

McCarthy proudly offers our craft professionals

• Safety-First Mindset
• Paid Holidays (7)
• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Retirement
• Professional Development
• Referral Cash Bonuses

McCarthy's core purpose is to be the Best Builder in America. We value our skilled tradespeople, and we know the abilities you bring to make us a better company.

Together, we can build great things.

The Solar Installer is part of the team that is largely responsible for the safe and successful installation of various solar equipment.

The Solar Installer will utilize a wide variety of tools and machines to assemble and construct the solar equipment based on the scheduled work plans.

The Solar Installer may also be assigned additional duties on the job as required by the project leadership.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean job site and shake out material to the field.
• Bolt up clamps for solar panels.
• Hoist torque tubes into position and align / secure torque tubes.
• Set drive motors.
• Installation of dampeners and linkage between drive motors.
• Set and install solar modules.
• Tighten bolts to the proper torque specifications.
• Receive / stock materials and maintain accurate inventory.
• Quality control for the scope of work.
• When using equipment fill out equipment checklist and verify all items are in good working order, if not report the issue prior to damage occurring.

• Maintain tools used for installation to ensure they are in proper working condition and return tools at the end of work shift.
• General cleanup of materials and debris.
• Ability to work in a production environment where daily production goals are set, evaluated, and optimized
• All other duties assigned by site leadership

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with solar construction projects preferred but not required.
• Prior experience using various tools that are required to install mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting, pushing, pulling of material weighing 50 lbs.
• Ability to squat, crawl and work in awkward positions and confined spaces.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Unrestricted use of hands, arms, shoulders, upper / lower back, visual acuity, depth, and color perception.
• Self-motivated and takes initiative.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Age 18
• Proof of Identity and Employment Authorization

McCarthy Building Companies is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Last updated : 2024-05-16