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Installer, Residential Energy Operations

Tesla
Riverside, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2026
What To Expect
The Installer is an essential part of Tesla’s Field Energy Operations team. Employees working in this role are leading the drive towards completing Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. As an Installer, you will work with the latest solar technology, building relationships with team members, and completing the installation of our products safely and on time. You will have a passion for learning basic energy system construction, terminology, and concepts.

What You'll Do

  • Support the Crew Lead and Electrician on the successful install of Tesla’s solar products
  • Attend weekly team meetings and mandatory training sessions on new products, best installation practices, and standard workmanship guidelines
  • Follow building standards and codes when installing panels and support structures
  • Assist with routine maintenance on energy systems
  • Manage time and tasks effectively with a sense of urgency
  • Provide an exceptional experience to all customers


  • What You'll Bring

  • Vocational or technical school training preferred
  • Experience in roof work, general construction, or carpentry
  • Ability to safely handle power tools, hand tools, ladders, inverters, solar panels, panel boards, batteries, lumber, roofing materials, and more
  • Ability to work outside in extreme environments and at heights. Repetitive duties include lifting, bending, and standing for long periods of time
  • Travel is mandatory and will vary depending on business needs. Employees must be able to travel up to 2 weeks at a time, several times a year to various locations within the US. Must have compliant government issued identification for domestic air travel and/or to access certain federal facilities
  • Valid driver’s license required


  • 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

    $18.29 - $43.85/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 : $18 - $44

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