Solar Utility Technician

Requisition ID: 92627

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Position Specific Description

This Solar Utility Technician will perform hands-on vegetation management operations across multiple solar generation sites in the Central Texas region around Waco. The primary responsibility is executing mowing and vegetation control activities around solar panels, inverters, and site equipment to minimize Availability Loss Factor (ALF) impacts and ensure optimal site performance.

Job Overview
Solar Utility Technicians in this role perform daily vegetation maintenance work including operating mowers, tractors, and other cutting equipment to control grass and vegetation growth at solar facilities. Employees in this role conduct routine equipment inspections, perform basic maintenance on mobile equipment, and follow established vegetation management schedules and safety procedures.

Additional Job Duties & Responsibilities:

 

• Operates mowers, tractors, UTVs, and other vegetation control equipment safely and efficiently
• Performs routine mowing and grass cutting to maintain clearances around solar arrays, inverters, and site infrastructure
• Conducts pre-operational inspections of mobile equipment and reports maintenance needs
• Follows vegetation management schedules and work plans provided by the Solar Utility Technician Leader
• Maintains a safe work environment and adheres to all safety protocols and PPE requirements
• Assists with herbicide application under supervision
• Performs minor equipment maintenance including fueling, cleaning, and routine servicing
• Documents completed work and reports any site issues or safety concerns to the leader
• Communicates daily with the Solar Utility Technician Leader regarding work progress and equipment status
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Job Overview

The main focus of the job is to perform mirror and HCE tube cleaning. The position is part of a six-man crew. The team will have to be proficient in operating the mirror-washing equipment, including tractor operation, water truck operation, and mirror-washing brush equipment. When mirror wash cannot be accomplished, the team will be utilized to perform site clean-up or minor maintenance on mirror wash equipment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

 

 

• Washing of Mirror Panels with mirror washing equipment
• Washing of Heat collecting elements with washing equipment
• Perform minor repairs on washing equipment as needed
• Perform site clean-up when
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

 

 

• High School Grad / GED
• Experience: 0+ years
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

 

 

• None

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Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar
Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: No

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Nearest Major Market: Waco
Job Segment: Utility, Energy