📍 Location: Based in Frederick, MD with work sites across the state, primarily between Baltimore and Washington, DC (Hybrid-Remote Role)
👥 Team: Field Ops
💼 Type: Full-time (hourly; non-exempt)
📌 About the job:
Dandelion Energy is looking for an experienced CDL‑A Driver to join our Geothermal Drilling Team - but this is more than a driving job. If you’re looking for steady hours, reliable pay, and the chance to grow into a skilled trade, this role offers all of that while making a real impact in renewable energy. You’ll spend most of your time driving Class‑A vehicles to and from residential drilling sites - but you’ll also handle light warehouse and inventory tasks and support our field teams on-site. No long-haul trucking. No weeks away from home. Just consistent work, local routes, and a path to grow with a mission-driven company. 🛠️ Responsibilities
Drive Class‑A vehicles transporting drilling equipment, materials, and supplies to job sites
Assist with loading/unloading tools and supplies and keeping inventory organized at our yard
operate vac trucks and associated equipment in the transfer of drill water
Support drilling operations: help with pipe handling, mixing mud/grout, and basic rig tasks
Keep trucks and equipment clean, safe, and organized
Follow all company safety and quality protocols
✅ Must‑haves
Valid CDL-A license with tanker endorsement and a safe driving record that meets company insurance requirements
Experience in securing and tying down heavy and complex loads using straps and chains
Comfort with hands‑on, physical work outdoors in all weather conditions
Ability to lift 50 lbs safely and repeatedly
Personal vehicle and ability/willingness to drive to job sites within approximately 75 miles. - Positive attitude and readiness to learn new technical skills. Bonus points if you have: rigging, warehouse, welding, or mechanical experience (not required)
🌳 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
