📍 Location: Based in Maryland, with work sites across the state — primarily between Baltimore and Washington, DC.
👥 Team: Field Ops
💼 Type: Full-time (hourly; non-exempt)
📌 About the job
As a Driller Helper at Dandelion Energy, you'll have the opportunity to gain hands-on training in different parts of our geothermal field operations. Based in Maryland — with work concentrated between Baltimore and Washington, DC — you'll support drilling vertical geothermal boreholes for both single-family new construction and multifamily residential projects across the state. Depending on project needs, you may be focused on supporting drilling rigs, mixing grout and filling bores with grout, and/or supporting trenching operations.
🛠️ Responsibilities
Work outdoors in all weather conditions as part of an active field crew.
Assist with loading/unloading drilling and trenching equipment and materials.
Mix drilling mud and grout, and fill bores with grout.
Support drilling and trenching procedures on the rig and gain training from senior drillers and trenchers.
Dig trenches and support trenching operations, which may include installing HDPE piping and restoring landscapes to rough grade.
Drive company vehicles to and from job sites (requires valid driver’s license and safe driving record).
Maintain safe, clean, and orderly work areas on job sites and drilling platforms.
Perform basic equipment checks and routine maintenance.
Learn to operate heavy equipment (excavators, forklifts, grout pumps) as you grow in the role.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
🎯 You will thrive in this role if you:
Are excited to gain exposure and training across different field tasks (drilling, trenching, or grouting).
Have a strong work ethic, adaptability, and eagerness to learn new skills.
Take pride in contributing to a safe, productive, and high-quality job site.
Are comfortable with physical labor and working outdoors year-round.
Value being part of a collaborative, mission-driven team building a sustainable future.
✅ Must-haves
Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record that meets company insurance requirements; CDL is a plus.
Personal vehicle and ability/willingness to drive to job sites within approximately 75 miles.
Ability to lift 50 lbs overhead and perform sustained physical labor in all weather conditions.
Positive attitude and readiness to learn new technical skills.
🌟 Bonus points for:
Prior experience in drilling, trenching, or construction.
Mechanical, rigging, or welding experience.
Familiarity with operating heavy equipment.
🌼 About Dandelion
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.
🌳 Why Dandelion
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.
🎁 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
Pet insurance
