The Landscape Technician will work within a team and perform vegetation maintenance to keep our solar facility sites clear of overgrowth. This position uses riding mowers, weed eaters, and other landscape tools. Summary: We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We understand that our employees are the lifeblood of the company. We strive to align company goals with those of our employees. We're constantly innovating to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Our mission is to make a difference by developing cost-efficient alternatives to traditional energy sources, without long-term dependence on government subsidies. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We hope you’ll join us. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Ensure that all co-workers and contractors demonstrate safe work practices in accordance with OSHA, NFPA, state and local codes, and Strata Solar O&M safety policies and procedures during the performance of facilities management activities. • Conduct vegetation maintenance and abatement on solar power generation plants. • Conduct routine maintenance and repair of vegetation management equipment including, but not limited to mowers, tractors, string-trimmers, hedge trimmers, rotary cutters, tractor implements, and hand tools. • Ensure that assigned vehicle, tooling, electrical devices, software, and company property are maintained. • Assist with interdepartmental maintenance activities as needed Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: • Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record. • Clear understanding of safe work place practices and procedure. • Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight. • Must have the ability to travel, work on-call during off-shift hours, and weekends. • Ability to operate in a manner consistent with organizational policies, procedures, and vision. • Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with peers, supervisor, and all other individuals both within and outside of the organization. • Work is to be performed in the field and occasionally in the field office. • Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required- including, but not limited to hard hat, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection. • Must have the ability to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk short distances for 8-10 hours a day. • Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis. About Us Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management. Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it. At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future. Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Your Job DEPCOM Power is looking to hire a Site Technician to support our Solar site(s) located in various locations throughout the U.S. This role will require the Technician to report to the site daily to perform inspections and maintenance of the equipment on the solar field. Current Locations: Ft. Stockton, TX , Kayenta, AZ , El Paso, TX, Richmond, VA, Willard, NC, Bowman, SC, Orangeburg, SC, Damon, TX, Corpus Christi, TX, Milford, UT Our Team DEPCOM Power designs, builds, and operates large-scale solar and battery energy storage plants. They are part of Koch Engineered Solutions and have a project portfolio of over $4 billion. The company is looking for professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit to join their growth journey. What You Will Do • Perform routine inspections of the site equipment to include inverters, transformers, modules, trackers, weather stations and soil monitoring solutions • Maintain records and documentation of site activities, visitors, substation work, battery logs, and generator operation • Coordinate with component manufacturers for troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance • Perform daily field sweeps to verify tracker systems are functioning properly and replace faulty components • Ensure site safety for all personnel and equipment • Perform testing and troubleshooting for electrical and mechanical systems • Inverter inspections and cleaning, filter, and fuse replacement, basic troubleshooting and repair • Perform scheduled array inspections of the home runs, modules and tracker system Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) • Electrical knowledge gained through working experience, military or post high school education What Will Put You Ahead • 1 years of experience with PV systems or related power generation equipment • Knowledge of DC systems, wiring and applications • Experience using Maintenance Tracking Computer Programs For this role, we anticipate paying $25 - $37 an hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here . Who We Are As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).
See More Details >>Entering the solar industry in Lumberton, NC, often begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, which blend practical skills with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain experience while earning. These programs typically span two to four years, involving extensive on-the-job training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the solar industry employed 279,447 workers nationwide as of December 2023, with an anticipated 6% growth from 2022 to 2032. In Lumberton, apprentices can expect to earn an average of $531 per week, with experienced solar professionals often surpassing $100,000 annually. Training opportunities are available through community colleges, vocational schools, and industry-specific programs, providing a pathway to a stable and rewarding career in the rapidly expanding solar sector.
