Residential Solar Installer

Residential Solar Installer (1099 Independent Contractor)

Affordable Solar installs residential solar throughout Norman, Yukon, and the OKC metro. We are looking for installers who can work safely and independently on rooftop solar projects.

Pay and terms

• $15–$25 per hour on most jobs, based on demonstrated skill and experience

• Some projects are paid per job or per watt, split by the crew

• Paid weekly

• Consistent job volume; weekday daylight work is typical

• Independent contractor: you handle your own taxes, insurance, tools, and fall-protection gear; 1099 issued at year end

What you will do

• Install racking, flashing, modules, wiring, inverters, monitoring, rapid shutdown equipment, and disconnects

• Land DC and AC connections from the array to the inverter and service panel

• Commission systems and verify production; we use Enphase, SolarEdge, and Tesla

• Build to approved plan sets, NEC Article 690, and utility requirements

• Handle service calls including inverter faults, communications drops, damaged conductors, and ground faults

• Flash and seal roof penetrations carefully to prevent leaks

• Document completed work with photos and materials lists

• Communicate professionally with homeowners, inspectors, and the crew

Requirements

• At least 1 year of residential solar installation experience; 2+ years preferred

• Working knowledge of NEC Article 690 and the ability to read and build from plan sets

• Experience with IronRidge, Unirac, SnapNrack, or similar racking systems

• Comfort with MC4 connectors, torque specifications, conduit bending, and clean wire management

• Comp-shingle roofing experience; tile, metal, and standing-seam experience are a plus

• Consistent fall-protection and job-site safety practices

• Ability to work at heights in heat, cold, and wind and lift up to 50 pounds

• Your own hand tools, cordless tools, and fall-protection equipment

• Valid driver license, reliable transportation, and high school diploma or equivalent

• Workers' compensation waiver

Nice to have

• NABCEP PV Installation Professional or PV Associate certification

• Electrical apprentice or journeyman license; OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

• Battery experience with Powerwall, Enphase IQ, or FranklinWH

• Service/troubleshooting, roofing, construction, or crew-lead experience

• English and Spanish

Work conditions

Outdoor work at residential properties, including rooftop work at height. Projects include new installations and service calls. Most work occurs during weekday daylight hours.

How to apply

Send your resume and a few lines describing how long you have been installing, approximately how many systems you have completed, which racking and inverter platforms you know, and any certifications you hold. Photos of your work are welcome.

Affordable Solar is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.