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Solar Farm Trade Assistant

Support electricians and trades on utility-scale solar projects.

Estimated Salary: $80,000 - $120,000+ per year

Salary & Career Insights

What can I realistically earn as a Solar Farm Trade Assistant?

Typical Salary Range

$80,000 - $120,000+

per year, before tax

Entry Level$80,000 – $95,000
Experienced$100,000 – $120,000

Typical Rosters

2:13:1

Industries

Solar FarmRenewablesConstruction

Career Growth

Starting Role

Solar TA

Next Role

Senior TA

Advanced Role

Licensed Electrician

Salary information is indicative only. Actual earnings depend on location, employer, experience, qualifications and market demand.

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What Is This Job?

Solar Farm Trade Assistants help electricians and other trades during solar farm construction.

Typical Duties
  • Assisting trades with installation and testing
  • Cable management
  • Working at heights on racking
  • Site clean-up and safety
Day In The Life
  1. Pre-start meeting
  2. Support the electrician on install or test
  3. Lunch
  4. Continue install support
  5. Pack up tools
Typical Rosters
  • 2/1, 3/1 common
Physical Requirements
  • Lifting and bending
  • Working at heights
  • Outdoor work
Common Employers
  • Beon Energy
  • GenusPlus
  • UGL
  • Elecnor

Employer names are listed for general information. FIFO Go is not affiliated with these companies.

Where Do They Work?
Solar FarmsRenewable Energy ProjectsRegional Construction Sites
Common Entry Pathways
  • White Card essential
  • Heights training preferred
FIFO Readiness Impact

Smart pathway into trades. Sets you up for an electrical apprenticeship or supervisor roles in renewables.

Career Progression
Solar TA
Senior TA
Apprentice Electrician
Licensed Electrician
Tickets Needed
Tickets Needed
Who This Job Suits
  • TAs wanting renewable energy work
  • Apprentice electricians
Common Questions

Do I need to be an electrician?

No. You are supporting trades, not doing licensed electrical work.