Location: Peekskill,NY, USA
We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our Drilling and Trenching teams, with a primary focus on assisting in drilling, trenching, and grouting operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge geothermal drilling technologies while contributing to Dandelion Energy's renewable energy projects. You'll play a crucial role in supporting the installation process and ensuring efficient, safe operations.
This role is based out of Peekskill, NY, and candidates must live within 40 minutes of our Peekskill branch. The position requires the ability and flexibility to travel throughout the Northeast, sometimes on short notice, to meet project demands.
Key Responsibilities:
Grout geothermal boreholes and assist in grouting operations
Support trenching operations, including excavating and installing HDPE pipes and fittings
Assist Senior Driller with drilling operations, including handling drill pipe, casing, and auxiliary equipment
Assist with setup for pre drilling inspections
Drive company vehicles, including trailers and large trucks, to and from job sites
Ensure that equipment and work sites are clean, organized, and maintained
Perform routine maintenance tasks and stock inventories as needed
Follow all safety protocols and quality regulations
Restore landscapes to rough grade following excavation
Provide secondary support to heat pump installations when required
Travel throughout the Northeast as needed, sometimes on short notice
About You:
Must have a valid driver's license and personal vehicle
Must live within 40 minutes of our Peekskill branch
Willingness and ability to travel throughout the Northeast region
Experience driving trailers and large trucks; CDL license is a plus
Experience with drilling, trenching, heavy equipment, and excavation is preferred
Comfortable working outdoors and engaging in physically demanding tasks
Ability to lift weights of 50-100 lbs overhead
Mechanical, rigging, and welding skills are a plus but not required
Eager to build a career in renewable energy and drilling operations
Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
Benefits/Perks:
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
401k plan and stock/equity options
Paid Sick and Vacation time (PTO)
40-hour workweek with available overtime
Career development opportunities in the renewable energy industry
You'll love working at Dandelion because:
Since spinning out of Google X in 2017, Dandelion Energy has been electrifying home heating by building and installing innovative geothermal heat pump products. We both work directly with homeowners and count some of the nation's largest home builders as our customers. Our team has raised the profile of geothermal heat pumps nationally, designed and built the nation's most efficient residential heat pump, successfully advocated for electrification-friendly policy change on the local and national levels, and completed high quality installations of thousands of geothermal heat pumps throughout the Northeast US.
Our talented team consists of experts in hardware engineering, HVAC installation, drilling, solar financing, behavioral economics, and high-growth operations amongst many other backgrounds. Motivated by the potential to catalyze and scale a widespread transition to sustainable and affordable heating and cooling, our work is both complex yet rewarding. We are working to create a wholesale shift in how people heat and cool their homes - join us!
Dandelion Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this position.To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to [contact email/website]. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.