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Civil Installer, Commercial Self Perform

Tesla
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/3/2026
What To Expect
A Civil Installer performs essential, physically demanding work on construction sites, including preparing job sites, loading/unloading materials, and assisting skilled trades with installing, assembling, or dismantling structures, fixtures, and equipment. They operate tools (drills, saws, jackhammers), dig trenches, and ensure safety compliance, requiring high physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy objects, often exceeding.

What You'll Do

  • Clearing debris, vegetation, or obstacles from construction sites; demolishing old structures; and maintaining a clean, organized work area to prevent accidents. Loading, unloading, and transporting construction materials such as gravel, sand, concrete, or tools using wheelbarrows, shovels, or basic machinery like forklifts (with proper certification)
  • Digging trenches, holes, or foundations using hand tools (e.g., shovels, picks) or assisting with powered equipment like backhoes; ensuring proper depth and stability for utilities or footings
  • Assisting in setting up forms for pouring concrete; mixing, pouring, and finishing concrete; and removing forms once set
  • Helping install or repair underground utilities like pipes, cables, or drainage systems, including backfilling trenches after placement. Setting up barricades, signs, or flagging to control traffic around work zones; monitoring hazards and reporting issues
  • Cleaning and performing basic maintenance on tools and machinery to ensure they operate safely and efficiently. Installing barriers to prevent soil erosion; grading land; and planting or seeding areas for stabilization
  • Supporting skilled workers (e.g., carpenters, masons) by fetching tools, holding materials, or performing other entry-level tasks as needed


  • What You'll Bring

  • Technical Certification or Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Experience in electrical, mechanical, or installation work (specific requirements may vary)
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to work at heights, lift heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs.), and perform physical tasks
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Willingness to travel locally or regionally as needed


  • Benefits
    Compensation and Benefits
    Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
  • Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program


  • Expected Compensation

    $19.30 - $56.54/hour cash and stock awards benefits

    Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

    Salary : $19 - $57

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