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Solar Installer jobs with green card sponsorship are available through employers willing to file PERM labor certification, followed by an I-140 petition and adjustment of status or consular processing. EB-3 skilled worker is the most common category for this role, requiring at least two years of documented installation experience and a valid job offer from a sponsoring U.S. employer.
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Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.
Job Summary
This job installs solar panel systems including attachments, racking, and modules of the new photovoltaic system. It involves working at heights, handling various tools and equipment, and ensuring that all installations meet safety standards and customer specifications. Has developed specialized knowledge/skills in own area. May act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Job Description
\*\*\* Must have 3+ years of residential solar panel installation\*\*\*
Core Responsibilities
- Managing and performing the installation of solar panel systems, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards
- Diagramming layouts for photovoltaic arrays, including existing building or site features
- Identifying installation locations with proper orientation, area, solar access, or structural integrity for photovoltaic (PV) arrays
- Maintaining accurate records of installation activities and providing regular updates of job status
- Performing jobs from high places (i.e. on roofs) including climbing ladders with proper equipment and materials
- Providing technical guidance and training to junior technicians on solar panel installation best practice
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Employees at all levels are expected to:
- Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
- Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
- Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
- Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
- Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
- Drive results and growth.
- Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
- Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
Disclaimer:
This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Skills:
Customer-Focused; Professional Etiquette; Technical Knowledge; Adaptability; Self Motivation; Communication; Resilience; Critical Thinking Problem Solving
Salary:
Base Pay: $25.00
The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
High School Diploma / GED
Certifications (if applicable)
Relevant Work Experience
5-7 Years
INTRODUCTION
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.
Job Summary
This job installs solar panel systems including attachments, racking, and modules of the new photovoltaic system. It involves working at heights, handling various tools and equipment, and ensuring that all installations meet safety standards and customer specifications. Has developed specialized knowledge/skills in own area. May act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Job Description
\*\*\* Must have 3+ years of residential solar panel installation\*\*\*
Core Responsibilities
- Managing and performing the installation of solar panel systems, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards
- Diagramming layouts for photovoltaic arrays, including existing building or site features
- Identifying installation locations with proper orientation, area, solar access, or structural integrity for photovoltaic (PV) arrays
- Maintaining accurate records of installation activities and providing regular updates of job status
- Performing jobs from high places (i.e. on roofs) including climbing ladders with proper equipment and materials
- Providing technical guidance and training to junior technicians on solar panel installation best practice
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Employees at all levels are expected to:
- Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
- Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
- Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
- Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
- Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
- Drive results and growth.
- Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
- Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
Disclaimer:
This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Skills:
Customer-Focused; Professional Etiquette; Technical Knowledge; Adaptability; Self Motivation; Communication; Resilience; Critical Thinking Problem Solving
Salary:
Base Pay: $25.00
The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
High School Diploma / GED
Certifications (if applicable)
Relevant Work Experience
5-7 Years
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Solar Installer
Document your installation hours by system type
PERM requires your employer to certify your qualifications meet the job requirements. Keep records of residential, commercial, and utility-scale installations separately so your experience maps cleanly to the job description DOL will scrutinize during the recruitment test.
Verify your credentials meet EB-3 skilled worker standards
EB-3 skilled worker covers roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. Gather NABCEP certifications, apprenticeship completion records, and employer letters confirming your hours before your sponsoring employer begins the prevailing wage determination with DOL.
Search Migrate Mate for employers with green card sponsorship history
Target solar companies that have sponsored foreign workers before, not just posted open roles. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies already familiar with the PERM process.
Prioritize employers in states with strong solar incentives
States with active renewable energy mandates tend to have more sustained solar installation demand, which strengthens an employer's business necessity argument during PERM recruitment. Focus outreach on companies with multi-year project pipelines, not seasonal contractors, to support long-term sponsorship viability.
Understand how priority dates affect your timeline
Once your employer files the I-140 and it's approved, your priority date is set. Nationals of high-demand countries like India and China can face significant backlogs before an immigrant visa number becomes available. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly to track your category and country's cutoff date.
Confirm the PERM wage offer matches the prevailing wage
Your employer must offer at least the DOL prevailing wage for Solar Installer roles in their specific location before filing PERM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the current wage level for your metropolitan area so there are no surprises when DOL reviews the application.
Green Card Solar Installer: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a foreign Solar Installer qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship without a college degree?
Yes. The EB-3 skilled worker category covers roles that require at least two years of training or experience, with no college degree requirement. Solar Installer qualifies under this category. Your employer will need to document that the position genuinely requires that level of experience in the PERM job description filed with DOL.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for Solar Installer roles?
H-1B visa requires a specialty occupation tied to a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which Solar Installer roles rarely meet. Green card sponsorship through EB-3 instead requires PERM labor certification, where your employer proves through a formal recruitment test that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Green card sponsorship leads to permanent residence, not a temporary status with renewal cycles. Priority date backlogs can extend the timeline depending on your country of birth.
How do I find solar companies that have sponsored green cards before?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can identify solar installation companies that have already navigated the PERM and I-140 process. Targeting employers with prior sponsorship experience reduces the risk of a company starting the process, encountering obstacles, and withdrawing support mid-filing.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers before my I-485 is approved?
AC21 job portability lets you change employers without restarting your case once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupation. If you change before that threshold, you generally need a new PERM and I-140 from the new employer, though your original priority date may carry over if your first I-140 was approved.
What experience documentation will my employer need for the PERM filing?
DOL requires your employer to establish minimum requirements for the position that reflect actual business needs, not requirements tailored specifically to your background. Useful documentation includes apprenticeship completion certificates, NABCEP credentials, employer reference letters with specific installation hours by system type, and any state-issued electrical or low-voltage licenses relevant to the solar installation role.