Solar Laborer

Aerotek is hiring for a Flat Roof Solar Laborer in College Park, MD!

Pay: $22-25/hr based on experience, WEEKLY pay!

DAY shift, Monday-Friday

Job Description

This temporary solar laborer role supports a commercial rooftop solar project involving the decommissioning and reinstallation of solar panels on a flat roof. You will work primarily on an outdoor construction site, assisting with the safe removal and reinstallation of solar equipment and materials over a 6–8 week period. The schedule follows a full-time workweek with long shifts and may include opportunities to travel to additional project sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist with phase 1 decommissioning of rooftop solar panels, including safely removing panels, racking, and related components from a commercial roof.
• Support phase 2 reinstallation of solar panels and associated equipment, ensuring components are placed and secured according to project specifications and safety standards.
• Perform general construction and labor tasks on a commercial rooftop, including material handling, site cleanup, and basic support for electrical and solar installation crews.
• Follow all site safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment, including steel toe boots, hard hat, safety goggles, gloves, and high-visibility vest.
• Work comfortably and safely at heights on flat roofs while maintaining awareness of surroundings and potential hazards.
• Collaborate with crew members and supervisors to complete daily tasks efficiently within the scheduled 10-hour shifts.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition throughout the project.
• Be open to potential travel to additional project locations, such as other commercial solar sites in different cities, as needed by the project team.

Essential Skills

• Experience in solar, electrical, or construction work, preferably in commercial solar environments.
• Ability to perform rooftop solar tasks, including rooftop installation and decommissioning work.
• Comfort working at heights on flat roofs and following strict safety protocols.
• Capability to work full 10-hour shifts and complete physically demanding labor in an outdoor environment.
• Reliability in adhering to a Monday–Friday work schedule and meeting project timelines.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with other laborers and technical staff.
• Commitment to wearing required PPE, including steel toe boots, hard hat, safety goggles, gloves, and high-visibility vest.

Work Environment

The role takes place outdoors on commercial flat rooftops and is weather dependent, so work conditions can vary with the elements.

The typical schedule runs Monday through Friday, generally from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a 40-hour workweek often structured as four 10-hour shifts.

You will work in a construction setting that involves solar equipment, basic electrical components, and standard construction tools. Safety is a core focus, and you must wear steel toe boots and other required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety goggles, gloves, and a high-visibility vest.

This is a Contract position based out of College Park, MD.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in College Park,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.