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Solar installer job description template

Solar postings get the wrong applicants when installation and electrical work are blurred. Say which tasks this person does and which a licensed electrician does.

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Solar installer duties

  • Install roof attachments, flashing, racking and modules according to the plan set and manufacturer instructions.
  • Stage materials, handle modules safely and keep the site and roof clean.
  • [Within the assigned scope] Install conduit, wire management, inverters, optimizers and monitoring equipment.
  • Use fall protection and follow ladder, roof and electrical safety procedures.
  • Photograph and document completed work for quality control and inspection.
  • Support inspections and service visits as assigned.

Required vs. preferred

Required

  • Ability to work on roofs and at heights with fall protection, and to lift [weight] safely.
  • Valid driver's license [if the role drives to sites].
  • [Any license or registration your state requires for this work.]
  • Willingness to complete [company] safety training before the first install.

Preferred

  • Prior solar, roofing or electrical experience.
  • NABCEP PV Associate or PV Installation Professional credential.
  • Experience with [named racking systems and inverters].

Keep the required list short. Every extra requirement filters out people who could do the job.

Setting the pay range

Solar crews are often paid hourly with production or quality bonuses. Publish the base range and explain any bonus structure and travel pay separately.

National electrician wages

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 47-2111 Electricians. Hourly.

10th pct.
$20.50
25th pct.
$23.76
Median
$30.38
75th pct.
$40.36
90th pct.
$52.17

This benchmark covers electricians, not solar installers. For the closest federal occupation, see O*NET: Solar Photovoltaic Installers (47-2231).

Pay varies widely by state and metro. Compare your market in the 2026 Electrician Payoff Report, which covers all 50 states, DC and 100 metros.

Screening questions

Ask about a real job, the person's own part in it and how they checked the result.

  1. Which parts of a solar install have you done yourself?

    Listen for: Specific tasks, such as attachments, racking, modules or wiring, and who supervised the electrical work.

  2. How do you make sure a roof penetration won't leak?

    Listen for: Following the flashing manufacturer's instructions, sealing and checking. Roof experience counts.

  3. What fall protection have you used, and when would you refuse to go up?

    Listen for: Concrete equipment and a willingness to stop work when conditions aren't safe.

  4. What would you photograph at the end of an install?

    Listen for: Labels, terminations, attachments and anything inspection or QC will check.

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