Solar Installer - Talent Pool

United States - Full Time Location

Grass Valley & Field-Based in Surrounding Counties

Do you like the feeling of standing on a roof, feeling the sun on your face, wind in your hair (under your helmet)? Do you have a strong work ethic, a passion for the environment and desire to learn the electrical trade? Do you feel comfortable working at heights, have the ability to lift 70 lbs and have a clean driving record?

Do you play well with others? If you answered YES to all the questions, then we have your dream job. At Cal‑Solar, we’re not just installing solar. We’re building long‑term energy confidence.

This posting is intended solely to build our talent community— a pool of strong candidates for future Solar Installers. There is no immediate vacancy; we’ll reach out when a Solar Installer role becomes available.

• Strong work ethic
• Passion for the environment
• Adequate desire to learn the electrical trade
• Comfortable working at heights
• Ability to lift 70 lbs
• Clean driving record
• Ability to work well with others

• Vacation/Sick Pay
• Health benefits (options for health insurance and vision, free dental insurance, free chiropractic)
• Retirement Plan
• Worker‑owner:
  Co‑Ownership/dividends (ability to apply after 6 months employment; becoming a member of the Cooperative is highly encouraged, but is not mandatory for all employees)
• $500/year education reimbursement
• Other misc. benefits such as tickets to Film Festivals, community volunteer opportunities, events, industry conferences, company retreats, etc.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the community and world at large, in a vital and growing industry

In compliance with SB1162, Cal‑Solar (with 15 or more employees) is required to include a pay scale in all job postings—even those intended for future hiring. For transparency, the estimated pay scale for future Solar Installers is: $20‑25/hr.

Cal‑Solar is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Cal‑Solar adheres to California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Fair Chance Act. We ensure our selection practices are equitable, job‑related, and non‑biased. We will not request conviction history before a conditional offer, in line with "Ban the Box" requirements.

Once your application is reviewed and added to our talent community, we’ll contact you promptly if a matching Solar Installer role opens.