Driller Helper
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.
đ About the job
Weâre looking for a dedicated and hardworking Driller Helper to support geothermal drilling operations as part of our field team. In this hands-on role, youâll assist with loading equipment, mixing materials, supporting drilling procedures, and maintaining clean, safe work environments. Youâll gain direct training from senior drillers and work with state-of-the-art geothermal technologyâall while contributing to a mission-driven company committed to sustainability.
đ ď¸ 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 driverâs 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
đŻ 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
â Must-haves
- Valid driverâs license with a clean driving record
- Reliable transportation to job sites
- Physically able to lift 80â100 lbs overhead
- Comfortable operating or learning to operate heavy machinery
đ Bonus points for:
- Rigging, mechanical, or welding experience
- Previous experience in drilling, construction, or heavy equipment operation
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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