Solar Installer – Solar Energy Services, Inc. (SES)

Location: Millersville, Maryland (projects across MD incl. Eastern Shore, DC, and Northern Virginia)

Solar Energy Services, Inc. (SES) is a leading solar and storage design-and-installation contractor. We install solar PV and battery energy storage systems for residential, commercial, and institutional customers in Maryland (including the Eastern Shore), DC, and Northern Virginia.

Our Mission

Together we design and install safe, thoughtful, and durable clean energy systems. We develop and empower our team to provide exceptional customer service while fostering a values-based culture of growth, innovation, and positive impact.

Our Vision

We are a preferred design-build contractor for solar and storage in the communities we serve. We are committed to responsible industry development, principled leadership, and organizational excellence.

Our Core Values

• Integrity
• Responsibility
• Craftsmanship
• Fortitude

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. If you want to be part of this Team, APPLY TODAY!

Responsibilities – Job Summary

Solar Installers are the backbone of our installation team. They make up the crews that build our high-quality solar PV systems across the DMV area. The Solar Installer Helper is responsible for supporting the crew in all aspects of solar construction, including safety setup, material loading, racking & module installation, conduit, wiring, and occasional groundwork.

Activity – Primary Duties

Time Allocation: 100%

• Attend safety meetings and abide by all government and company safety regulations
• Inspect safety equipment daily; report any defects to Supervisor immediately
• Maintain all company-issued equipment in good working condition
• Maintain professionalism at all times
• Fill out daily report of activities
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Install racking system per manufacturer’s specifications and SES plans on a variety of roof types
• Install DC and AC equipment per plans, local codes, and SES best practices
• Bend conduit and manage wiring in a neat manner
• Test system components while system is operational
• Help maintain clean, organized jobsite and work truck
• Assist with other duties as assigned by Crew Leader and/or Operations Manager

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in the US
• Must pass pre-employment background check
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening
• Must have a valid driver’s license with clean MVR to operate company vehicles
• OSHA 10 (preferred)

Skill Requirements

• Knowledge of federal construction safety regulations
• Knowledge of residential or commercial PV design and components
• Knowledge of basic trades
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, wiring schematics, and electrical instructions
• Ability to make field changes and communicate issues with Crew Leader
• Ability to receive and distribute instructions
• Ability to drive a work truck safely in high-traffic conditions

Physical Requirements

• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects
• Lift 50–75 lbs. routinely
• Withstand heights, be on roofs, climb ladders
• Work outdoors in cold, hot, wet, and dry conditions
• Move two or more limbs together (e.g., two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away
• Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired
• Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath
• Bend, stretch, twist, climb, crouch, or reach out
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects
• Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects
• Understand the speech of another person
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand
• Determine the distance between objects

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation based on experience: $19–$24/hour with potential for overtime
• Quarterly bonus incentive program
• Company contribution to 401(k) plan
• Company contribution to group health care plan, including optional Vision and Dental
• Company contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company contribution toward work boots
• Tool loan program
• 40 hours Sick Leave earned on accrual basis
• 40 hours Paid Time Off (PTO) earned on accrual basis after 90-day probationary period
• Up to 3 days’ Bereavement Leave after 90-day probationary period
• 5 company-paid holidays after 90-day probationary period