Driller - 20k Sign-On Bonus!

📋 Description

• • Driller - Offering 20k Sign on Bonus!!
• • Based in Maryland, with work sites across the state — primarily between Baltimore and Washington, DC.
• • Full-time (hourly; non-exempt) role in Field Ops.
• • Drill vertical geothermal boreholes for residential and multifamily construction sites.
• • Operate and maintain drilling rigs and associated equipment.
• • Interpret site plans, drilling logs, and geothermal system designs.
• • Coordinate with field operations, site supervisors, and subcontractors.
• • Document drilling activity, soil and rock conditions, depths, grouting, and other critical field data.
• • Ensure compliance with Maryland and local jurisdiction regulations.
• • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior drillers or helpers.
• • Support routine maintenance of drilling equipment and vehicles.
• • Perform additional duties as assigned.
• • Passion for hands-on, outdoor field work and operating heavy machinery.
• • A strong commitment to safety and following procedures.
• • Excitement about working on a collaborative, mission-driven team.
• • Comfort working in dynamic environments with evolving challenges.
• • Desire to be part of a fast-paced, growing clean energy company.
• • ✅ MUST-HAVES:
• • Residency in or willingness to work in Maryland with regular travel to job sites across the state.
• • 3+ years of experience in geothermal or water well drilling, ideally in residential or multifamily settings.
• • Proven ability to work on active construction sites and coordinate with multiple trades.
• • Strong knowledge of drilling practices, grouting, site safety, and local regulatory compliance.
• • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and borehole logs.
• • Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record that meets company insurance requirements; CDL is a plus.
• • Ability to lift 50 lbs overhead and perform sustained physical labor in all weather conditions.
• • Experience drilling geothermal borefields for high-volume production (multiple bores per site).
• • Familiarity with loop installation, grouting systems, and closed-loop geothermal components.
• • Familiarity with one or more drilling techniques (e.g., mud/air rotary, casing advancement, dual rotary, sonic).
• • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• • Dandelion Energy is transforming how homes are heated and cooled—starting from (below) the ground up.
• • As the nation’s leading residential geothermal company, we design, install, and maintain all-in-one heating and cooling systems that are cleaner, quieter, more affordable, and up to 4× more efficient than traditional HVAC.
• • Our focus is on large, enterprise deployments with major homebuilders, helping bring geothermal to more homes, faster.
• • Backed by Google Ventures (GV) and other top tech investors, our end-to-end geothermal solution is challenging the status quo in residential heating and cooling.
• • We’re scaling strategically and intentionally to meet growing demand.
• • Our mission is simple and bold: to make geothermal the default choice for heating and cooling in the U.S.
• • Dandelion Energy is at the forefront of the transition to clean, efficient home energy.
• • Our team has delivered thousands of high-quality geothermal installations across the country, helped elevate geothermal heat pumps nationally, and played a meaningful role in advancing electrification-friendly policy at both the local and federal levels.
• • We’re a multidisciplinary, mission-driven team spanning hardware engineering, HVAC, drilling, solar finance, behavioral economics, and startup operations.
• • Together, we’re building something complex, impactful, and designed to scale … work that directly shapes how homes are powered for decades to come.
• • At Dandelion, you’ll find a collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive culture where curiosity, ownership, and cross-functional teamwork are core to how we operate.
• • Our nationwide team is united by a shared commitment to sustainability and a belief that clean, affordable heating and cooling should be the standard.
• • We’re driving a wholesale shift in how homes are heated and cooled. Join us.
• • Medical (including mental health), dental, vision, and pet insurance
• • 401(k) plan
• • Commuter benefits
• • Generous paid sick leave, vacation, and parental leave
• • Learning & development support, including on-the-job training and virtual courses
• • Pet insurance