Solar Thermal Installers & Technicians

Also Called: Installer, Solar Installer, Solar Technician

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$38,690

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What Solar Thermal Installers & Technicians do

Install or repair solar energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential, commercial or industrial use.

  • Test operation or functionality of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems.
  • Apply weather seal, such as pipe flashings and sealants, to roof penetrations and structural devices.
  • Install solar collector mounting devices on tile, asphalt, shingle, or built-up gravel roofs, using appropriate materials and penetration methods.
Industry Areas:

Construction • Renewable Resources and Energy

Training Program Areas:

Building Construction Technology • Electrical • Facilities Maintenance • HVAC • OCT-Only Construction • OCT-Only Renewable Resources & Energy • Petroleum Technician • Plumbing • Smart Meter & Instrumentation Technician • Solar Energy • Weatherization

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Work Context

  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Time Pressure
  • Frequency of Decision Making
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
  • Deal With External Customers

Tools

  • Power drills
  • Ladders
  • Locking pliers
  • Pipe wrenches
  • Power saws

Technology

Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD
Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Development environment software
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA
National Instruments LabVIEW

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Installation
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
mechanical
building and construction
Business
customer service
management
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design

Education

  • 43% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 25% Some college, no degree
  • 11% Bachelor's degree

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Solar Thermal Installers & Technicians Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Solar Sales Representatives & Assessors

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Solar Energy Systems Engineers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Agricultural Technicians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Albuquerque - Job Corps

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • Arecibo Job Corps

    Garrochales, Puerto Rico

ACT & College

  • Albany Technical College

    Albany, GA

  • Altamaha Technical College

    Jesup, GA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Analytical Thinking

Values

  • Support
  • Achievement
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Attention

This is what Solar Thermal Installers & Technicians across the country typically make.

$18.60 / hour
$38,690 /year

Entry Level

$29.59 / hour
$61,550 /year

Median Level

$49.59 / hour
$103,140 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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