Job Description

This role supports the Energy division by assisting with the setup and installation of solar panels and related equipment. You’ll be responsible for hands-on installation work and job site preparation that directly impacts project timelines and overall quality. Success in this role means ensuring safe, efficient installations and well-organized job sites, all while upholding KE’s commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance. If you're someone who takes pride in doing things the right way and thrives in a fast-moving environment, this position is built for you. Applicants must reside in the state of Illinois.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:
• Assist with the setup and installation of solar panels and related equipment
• Prepare job sites by clearing debris and organizing materials
• Operate tools and lifting equipment used in solar installation
• Assist with material inventory and job site logistics
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures
• Travel frequently to project sites, including overnight stays

Qualifications

What You Bring

You’re someone who shows up ready to work hard, learn fast, and contribute to a team that takes pride in doing things right. Successful candidates typically bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 2+ years of experience in commercial or industrial construction or solar

• Must reside in Illinois

• Willingness to travel extensively (up to 100%), including overnight stays

• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

• Self-starter and team player

• Experience using hand and power tools a plus

Additional Information

Pay Range

We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.
Pay Range: $20–$25 per hour plus per diem, travel incentive opportunities, and overtime eligibility

Prevailing wage may apply depending on project location.

Total Rewards Statement

As a full-time employee at Knobelsdorff, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.

• 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
• HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with competitive company match
• Profit sharing and performance-based incentives
• Paid weekly with competitive wages
• PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
• Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, and walk for long periods
• Must be capable of working in hot, cold, or wet conditions
• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs.
• Must be physically capable of digging and back-filling trenches

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at 651-923-4970 or email HR@KEway.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

Knobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• EEO is the Law (English/Spanish)

This employer participates in E-Verify and will require verification of eligibility to work in the United States.

KE E-Verify Compliance Page -https://knobelsdorffenterprises.com/ke-e-verify/