Driller Helper

Dandelion Energy • Full-time • Bethesda, MD, US • $24 - $28 / hour • 1m ago

🌱 About Dandelion Energy:

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, and up to 4x more efficient than traditional HVAC, with a focus on large, scaled deployments to large homebuilders. We’re an ambitious (and growing) team on a mission to revolutionize home heating.

Backed by Google Ventures (GV) and other top tech investors, our end-to-end geothermal solution is breaking the status quo of residential heating and cooling technology, and we’re scaling rapidly to meet demand. Whether we’re serving national homebuilders or individual homeowners, our mission is the same: to make geothermal the default choice for heating and cooling in the U.S.

📌 About the job

We’re looking for a dedicated and hardworking Driller Helper to support geothermal drilling operations as part of our field team. In this hands-on role, you’ll assist with loading equipment, mixing materials, supporting drilling procedures, and maintaining clean, safe work environments. You’ll gain direct training from senior drillers and work with state-of-the-art geothermal technology—all while contributing to a mission-driven company committed to sustainability.

🛠️ Responsibilities

Work outdoors in all weather conditions
Assist with loading and unloading drilling equipment and materials
Drive company vehicles to and from job sites (requires valid driver’s license and clean driving record)
Support drilling procedures on the drilling platform
Mix drilling mud and grout
Follow all safety and quality standards and procedures
Maintain clean and orderly work areas and drilling platforms
Perform basic maintenance on equipment at set intervals
Conduct inventory checks as needed

🎯 You will thrive in this role if you:

Have a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn
Are eager to grow your career in drilling and renewable energy
Take pride in hitting team production goals
Are comfortable with physical labor and getting your hands dirty
Enjoy working on a collaborative and mission-driven team

✅ Must-haves

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Reliable transportation to job sites
Physically able to lift 80–100 lbs overhead
Comfortable operating or learning to operate heavy machinery

💰Compensation

The expected base hourly range for this role in Colorado is $24-28/hour ($50,000-$60,000 annually) and is non-exempt/overtime eligible. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for equity.

🌟 Bonus points for:

Rigging, mechanical, or welding experience
Previous experience in drilling, construction, or heavy equipment operation

🌳 You’ll love working at Dandelion because:

Since spinning out of Google X in 2017, Dandelion Energy has been transforming home heating and cooling through cutting-edge geothermal technology. We design and install the most efficient residential heat pump in the U.S., serving both individual homeowners and some of the nation’s largest homebuilders.

Our team has elevated the profile of geothermal heat pumps nationally, delivered thousands of high-quality installations across the country, and successfully championed electrification-friendly policy at local and federal levels.

We’re a multidisciplinary, mission-driven team of experts—spanning hardware engineering, HVAC, drilling, solar finance, behavioral economics, and startup operations—united by a shared mission: to make clean, affordable heating and cooling the default for every home. The work is complex, meaningful, and built to scale.

We foster a collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work culture where cross-functional teamwork, curiosity, and continuous learning are core to how we operate. Our nationwide team is united by a shared passion for sustainability and a commitment to scaling clean, affordable energy solutions that make a real difference.

We’re driving a wholesale shift in how homes are heated and cooled—join us.

🎁 Benefits & Perks:

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