Job Description:
Assist skilled renewable energy construction workers in performing their assigned duties by completing a variety of duties, including general laborer duties.
General Requirements:
- Practice safety rules.
- Follow verbal and written instructions.
- Safe use of hand & power tools.
- Report to and assist immediate supervisor.
- Perform quality work as determined by project specifications.
- Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of your shift.
- Must work well as part of a team.
Functional Requirements:
- Measure distances from grade stakes.
- Drive stakes.
- Stretch lines tight.
- Pick up and carry various tools and materials as needed.
- Bolt, nail, align, and block up forms.
- Level earth to fine grade specifications using pick and shovel.
- Position, align, measure, cut, assemble structural frame and pilings for solar module construction phases.
- Clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
- Apply caulking compounds by hand or with caulking gun to seal crevices.
- Grind surfaces, such as concrete, using abrading tools or machines.
- Stage Materials for construction of solar farm.
- Perform a variety of tasks, such as dismantling forms, involving dexterous use of hands and tools. Clean up of job site and general housekeeping/organization.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
Qualification Standards:
- One (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level).
- Written pre-employment qualification test.
- Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
- New Hire Orientation Quiz
- Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace.
- Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.).
- Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.).
Physical Requirements:
- Must comply with company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy.
- Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company.
- Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
- Able to carry 50 lbs. of tool and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.
- Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
- Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.)
- Must be able to work in various weather conditions while performing labor intensive tasks.
- Personal protective equipment, when required.
Work Environment:
- Location: energy construction sites and/or fabrication shop
- Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site:
- Uneven ground level
- Obstructed pathways
- Work performed at low and/or high elevations
- Work performed in confined areas
- Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site:
- Predominately outdoor climate
- May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather
- Excessive humidity, rain, etc.
- Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.
- Potential exposure to chemical substances
