General Labor

Gardner Energy is seeking multiple individuals to join our growing solar construction team as General Laborers to help with the construction and installation of a commercial solar array in San Carlos Arizona for the Apache Tribe. The General Laborer supports solar construction and installation teams by assisting with material handling, site preparation, equipment setup, and general construction tasks. This is an entry-level role ideal for individuals who are safety-minded, reliable, and interested in gaining hands-on experience in the renewable energy industry.

Disclaimer: This is a temporary position for the duration of the project. The project site is the San Carlos Healthcare facility near Peridot Arizona.

Detailed Description:

• Assist installation crews with solar construction tasks on commercial, or utility-scale projects
• Load, unload, and organize tools, equipment, and materials at job sites
• Carry and stage solar panels, racking systems, and electrical components
• Perform general site preparation and clean-up to maintain a safe and organized work environment
• Support crew leaders and skilled trades as directed
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and job site safety protocols
• Participate in daily job site safety meetings and job hazard assessments
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly
• Perform other duties as assigned to support project completion

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to perform physical labor in outdoor environments (heat, cold, wind, uneven terrain)
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
• Willingness to work at heights and climb ladders as required
• Ability to dig, backfill, and fill ground mount baskets with rock
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to follow directions
• Commitment to job site safety
• Valid driver’s license preferred (not required for all positions)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous construction, general labor, roofing, or solar experience
• Familiarity with hand and power tools
• Fall Protection Training
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification (or willingness to obtain)

Work Environment and Physical Demand

• Outdoor work on active construction sites
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, and climbing
• Exposure to varying weather conditions
• Mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Expected work schedule M-F 6:00AM -2:30PM (subjected to change based on conditions/foreman’s discretion)
• Employee is expected to provide their own food and water 

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).