Dandelion
Maryland Apprentice Driller
4mo ago
USATraineewell drillinggeothermaldrilling equipmentborehole construction
Apprentice Driller role assisting in geothermal well drilling operations across Maryland with training under experienced drillers.
Responsibilities
- Dandelion Energy is seeking a MD Apprentice Driller to join our growing field operations team in Maryland. This role is designed for individuals who want to build a long-term career in geothermal and well drilling while training under experienced drillers.
- As an Apprentice Driller, you will assist licensed drillers in installing vertical geothermal boreholes for residential and multifamily construction projects across Maryland and the greater DC/Baltimore area. This role follows Maryland apprentice well driller standards and provides hands-on experience operating drilling equipment, learning well construction practices, and supporting safe and efficient field operations.
- This is an opportunity to gain specialized technical skills while contributing directly to the expansion of clean geothermal energy.
- Assist licensed drillers with the installation of vertical geothermal boreholes for residential and multifamily construction sites.
- Support drilling rig setup, operation, and breakdown under supervision.
- Handle drilling materials, rods, casing, grout, and other field equipment.
- Observe and learn drilling techniques including borehole construction, grouting, and loop installation.
- Assist with documenting drilling activity, soil conditions, depths, and other field data.
- Help maintain drilling rigs, vehicles, and equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Follow all company safety procedures and Maryland drilling regulations.
- Support site preparation, logistics, and coordination with construction teams.
- Participate in training and skill development required for advancement toward full driller certification.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support field operations.
Requirements
- Interest in learning the drilling trade and developing technical field skills.
- Comfort working outdoors in physically demanding environments.
- Strong mechanical curiosity and interest in heavy equipment.
- A strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
- Willingness to learn from experienced drillers and grow into greater responsibility over time.
- Interest in clean energy and hands-on work that directly supports the energy transition.
Nice to have
- Previous experience in construction, drilling, heavy equipment operation, or mechanical trades.
- Familiarity with drilling equipment, pumps, or heavy machinery.
- CDL license or interest in obtaining one.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Experience working on construction or outdoor job sites.
Conditions
- 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
Other
- 📍 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)
- Residency in or willingness to work in the DMV area with regular travel to job sites across the Mid-Atlantic.
- Ability to work under the supervision of a licensed driller in accordance with Maryland apprentice well driller standards.
- Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record that meets company insurance requirements.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs overhead and perform sustained physical labor in all weather conditions.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to job sites within approximately 75 miles.
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn.
- 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.