Solar Utility Technician

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Date: Jan 7, 2026

Location(s): Mt Calm, TX, US, 76673

Company: Next Era Energy

Requisition : 92627

Next Era Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

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

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.

• 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

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

• None

Next Era Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

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

Next Era Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

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