About this role
Construction/ solar laborer. $20+/hr (10+ hours a day). Immediate start - long term project. Apply Now!!Job DescriptionThis role supports the mechanical installation of large-scale solar infrastructure across a 3,000-acre site. Laborers work on one of three specialized crewsPile Install, Racking Install, or Module Installand perform physically demanding, fast-paced construction tasks outdoors. You will assist with unloading materials, staging and inventory, installing steel piles, racking systems, and solar modules, and supporting related electrical and site work while meeting daily production goals and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of one of three mechanical installation crews: Pile Install, Racking Install, or Module Install, and follow direction from supervisors and operators to complete assigned tasks safely and efficiently.
- Assist with unloading trucks for piles, racking, and modules using mechanical or racking equipment under the guidance of equipment operators.
- Read blueprints or work closely with the foreman during initial installations to learn and follow proper racking installation procedures.
- Use power drills and hand tools to assemble and torque down racking systems according to specifications.
- Measure distances between racks to verify proper spacing and alignment, ensuring installations meet design and quality standards.
- Perform spot quality control checks on racking installations to confirm they are installed correctly and address issues as directed.
- For the module install team, assist operators in unloading solar modules from trucks and staging them in the laydown yard.
- Help move solar modules from the laydown yard to workstations, coordinating with operators and other crew members.
- Lift and position solar modules weighing approximately 2530 pounds repeatedly, placing them on racks at a rapid pace to meet production schedules.
- Insert bolts or screws into appropriate holes to secure modules to racking systems and confirm correct placement.
- Use power drills and hand tools to fasten all modules securely to the racking, maintaining a consistent and efficient workflow.
- Support general construction activities associated with task codes such as general requirements, temporary dust control, construction surveying, cleaning and waste management, site maintenance, and material receipt.
Essential Skills
- At least 1 year of construction experience, preferably in a non-residential or large-scale project environment.
- At least 1 year of experience performing outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
- Experience with truck unloading, material staging, and inventory handling in a construction or similar setting.
- Ability to repeatedly lift and carry 25 pounds or more throughout the workday, including lifting 2530 pounds every few seconds during module installation.
- At least 1 year of experience using power tools and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Reliability and consistency in attendance, punctuality, and meeting work commitments in a construction environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with general labor tasks such as earthwork, site clearing, and site maintenance.
- Familiarity with solar installation activities, including racking, modules, and cable pulling, is beneficial.
- Exposure to electrical-related tasks in a construction setting, such as working around PV DC and AC underground feeders, DC string wiring, and combiner box electrical work under supervision.
- Experience supporting commissioning activities or working on large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Ability to use measuring tools, such as tape measures, accurately for height and distance verification.
- Comfort working with GPS-guided installation processes and following layout guidance from survey or construction teams.
- Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with operators, foremen, and other crew members.
- Willingness to learn new installation methods and adapt to changing tasks and priorities on a large construction site.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Cleburne, TX.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Cleburne,TX.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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