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Solar Photovoltaic Installers

$45.23K Median Salary 2.3K Job Openings (Annual Projection) 51.7% Job Growth

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About This Career

Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks.

Reported Job Titles

Installer, Photovoltaic Installer (PV Installer), PV Design Technician (Photovoltaic Design Technician), Solar Designer, Solar Installer, Solar Installer Technician, Solar Photovoltaic Installer (Solar PV Installer), Solar Technician

Skills You'll Need

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Abilities

Problem Sensitivity
Visualization
Near Vision
Information Ordering
Deductive Reasoning
Finger Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Control Precision
Manual Dexterity
Oral Comprehension
Speech Recognition
Category Flexibility
Inductive Reasoning
Multilimb Coordination
Oral Expression
Perceptual Speed
Selective Attention
Static Strength
Trunk Strength
Visual Color Discrimination

Knowledge

Mechanical
Building and Construction
English Language
Design
Customer and Personal Service
Production and Processing
Engineering and Technology
Mathematics

Skills

Installation
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Active Learning
Coordination
Judgment and Decision Making
Quality Control Analysis
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Time Management
Troubleshooting

Technology Skills

Spreadsheet software
Electronic mail software
Customer relationship management CRM software
Enterprise application integration software
Office suite software
Word processing software
Project management software
Calendar and scheduling software
Computer aided design CAD software

Tools

Levels
Screwdrivers
Power drills
Pipe wrenches
Stripping tools
Pipe or tube cutter
Hex keys
Multimeters
Round file
Masks or accessories
Front end loaders
Ladders
Tape measures
Geological compasses
Wire cutters
Ratchets
Ohmmeters
Blow torch
Notebook computers
Squares
Post hole digger
Shovels
Pitch measuring instruments
Minivans or vans
Locking pliers
Sledge hammer
Portable data input terminals
Safety harnesses or belts
Caulking guns
Digital camcorders or video cameras
Solar radiation surface observing apparatus
Adjustable wrenches
Pocket calculator
Trenching machines
Wire lug crimping tool
Global positioning system GPS receiver
Claw hammer
Power saws
Tinners snips
Mallets
Putty knives
Safety glasses
Utility knives
Forklifts
Protective gloves
Wheelbarrows
Desktop computers
Personal computers