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# Driller Helper at Dandelion Energy

- **Company:** Dandelion Energy
- **Location:** Denver, CO
- **Compensation:** $19–$23/hr
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-06-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Dandelion/22477ca8-45c5-4497-b6d2-e72f905719ae/application

**Skills:** Valid driver's license, Safe driving record, Drilling experience, Trenching experience, Construction experience, Mechanical experience, Rigging experience, Welding experience, Heavy equipment operation

> Support drilling and trenching operations for geothermal projects by assisting with equipment, mixing grout, and performing physical labor. This entry-level role provides hands-on training in field operations while maintaining safe and orderly job sites.

## Job description

📍 Location: Denver, CO (and surrounding areas)

👥 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. 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

## About Dandelion Energy

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Dandelion Energy provides residential geothermal heating, cooling, and hot water systems, aiming to make this efficient technology accessible to homeowners and scalable for production home builders.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series C funded; total funding $174.5M)
- **Headquarters**: Mount Kisco, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Kathy Hannun (Founder & CTO) and Dan Yates (CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Residential geothermal HVAC, clean energy, residential building construction
- **Target customers**: B2B (production home builders) and B2C (homeowners); also partners with builders through a first-of-its-kind leasing program
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Make the world’s most efficient heating and cooling technology accessible to everyone.”

## Products & Services
- **Residential Geothermal Heat Pump System**: A complete ground-source heat pump solution that uses buried ground loops to exchange heat with the earth’s constant 55°F temperature. Provides heating, cooling, and hot water. 100% electric, 2–4x more efficient than traditional HVAC. Includes design, drilling, installation, and ongoing support. (Product type: Hardware + Service)
- **Dandelion Leasing Program**: A new financing model that removes upfront cost barriers for builders and buyers, enabling geothermal integration into new homes while reducing monthly utility bills by 30–50%. (Service/Financing)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (conflicting reports not found)
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding: $174.5M raised to date; Annual Revenue: ~$14M (most recent estimate)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Google Ventures (lead Series C), Comcast Ventures, LenX, NGP Energy Capital Management, New Enterprise Associates
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 3,000+ systems installed nationally
  - Over 1 million linear feet of ground loops deployed
  - $50 million in cumulative grid savings from installed systems
  - 60% cut in electric demand in winter; 20% cut in summer
  - Headcount of 81 (51–200 range) with 17 active job postings, monthly job posting growth of +30.8%
  - Launched first-of-its-kind leasing program for builders (2025)
  - Acquired Geo-Connections (2018) and Glacier Drilling (2022) to expand drilling capacity

## Competitive Advantages
- **End-to-end partnership** – Dandelion handles design, engineering, drilling, and installation, reducing complexity for builders.
- **Proven at scale** – Over 3,000 installations and 1M+ feet of ground loops across diverse markets.
- **Affordability-first focus** – Innovative leasing program eliminates high upfront costs, making geothermal cost-competitive with traditional HVAC.
- **Policy & incentive expertise** – Deep knowledge of rebates, tax credits, and energy codes helps builders future-proof homes.
- **Technology moat** – Systems last 2x longer than conventional HVAC, require no outdoor condensers, and deliver 30–50% utility bill savings.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling the leasing program to accelerate adoption among production home builders.
- Expanding partnerships with national and regional homebuilders to integrate geothermal at community scale.
- Driving policy advocacy to unlock additional incentives and streamline permitting.
- Continuing to innovate on drilling technology and system design to lower costs.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Highly mission-driven team uniting drillers, engineers, marketers, and finance professionals to transition the US to clean heat. Described as diverse and collaborative, with a focus on long-term impact.
- **Work arrangement**: On-site (Peekskill, NY and Mount Kisco, NY offices). Roles are typically physical or office-based; some remote flexibility limited.
- **Benefits**:
  - Medical, dental, vision insurance (PPO, POS, HMO)
  - 401(k) with competitive catch-up provision
  - Paid parental leave
  - Life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability
  - Flexible Spending Account
  - Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
- **Engineering & technical culture**: Hands-on work designing and deploying clean energy infrastructure; strong emphasis on product innovation (ground loop design, drilling tech). Opportunities in drilling, installation, product development, and analytics.
- **Growth signals**: Active hiring (17 open positions), monthly job postings up 30.8%. Recent departures of directors suggest team churn but also expansion.

## Sources
1. [dandelionenergy.com](https://dandelionenergy.com/)
2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-geothermal)
3. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/dandelion-energy)
4. [dandelionenergy.com/careers](https://dandelionenergy.com/careers)
5. [dandelionenergy.com/team](https://dandelionenergy.com/team)

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