CDL A Driver - Geothermal Drill Team
đą About Dandelion Energy
Dandelion Energy is transforming how homes are heated and cooledâstarting from (below) the ground up. As the nationâs 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. Weâre 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 weâre scaling rapidly to meet demand. Whether weâre 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.
CDL A Driver â Geothermal Drilling Team
Get behind the wheel and build something bigger.
Dandelion Energy is looking for a CDL A Driver to join our Geothermal Drilling Teamâbut this is more than a driving job. If youâre looking for a stable, hands-on role in renewable energy, this is your opportunity to be part of something meaningful. Yes, youâll driveâand youâll also play a key role in the drilling operations that make clean, sustainable heating possible for thousands of homes.
This is a great fit for a CDL A driver who wants consistent hours, reliable pay, and the chance to grow into a skilled trade. Youâll work closely with experienced drillers, learning the ropes and supporting on-site drilling operations. Unlike oil and gas, geothermal offers steady demand and local work, with no long-haul trucking or weeks away from home.
đ ď¸ Responsibilities:
- Drive company vehicles (Class A required) to and from residential job site.
- Assist with loading and unloading drilling equipment and materials
- Support drilling operations on-site: handle drill pipe, mix mud and grout, operate auxiliary tools
- Learn directly from experienced drillersâthis is on-the-job training for a skilled trade
- Keep the drill rig and site clean, organized, and safe
- Perform maintenance and inventory tasks as needed
- Follow all safety and quality protocols
â Must-haves:
- Valid CDL A license + clean driving record (required)
- Comfort working outdoors and in a physical, team-based environment
- Interest in learning drilling or construction trades
- Ability to lift 80â100 lbs safely and repeatedly
- A team-oriented, hard-working attitudeâready to get your hands dirty and grow your career
- Bonus if you have: rigging, welding, or mechanical skills (but not required)
đ°Compensation
The expected base salary range for this role in Colorado is $30-36/hour ($62,400-$75,000 annually). Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for equity.
đłYouâll 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 nationâs 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.
Weâre a multidisciplinary, mission-driven team of expertsâspanning hardware engineering, HVAC, drilling, solar finance, behavioral economics, and startup operationsâunited 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.
Weâre driving a wholesale shift in how homes are heated and cooledâjoin us.
đ Benefits & Perks:
- Medical (including mental health), dental, vision, and pet insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Stock/equity options
- Commuter benefits
- Generous paid sick leave, vacation, and parental leave
- Learning & development support, including on-the-job training and virtual courses
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