Driller Air, Mud, Water Well, Geothermal
Brightcore EnergyRock Tavern, New York
Full Time
Posted February 5, 2026
$51 - $60/hr
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Job Description
This position involves mobilizing and operating drilling equipment for geothermal projects at commercial sites across the Northeast, performing geotechnical drilling, installing test wells, and ensuring safety and efficiency throughout the drilling process.
Key Responsibilities
- Mobilize drilling equipment for commercial applications within urban and suburban environments
- Perform geotechnical and environmental geothermal drilling methods
- Install test wells and conduct feasibility studies with the geothermal team
- Operate, maintain, and care for drill rigs and related equipment
- Ensure safety, organization, and security of all equipment and personnel on-site
- Oversee site safety and the safety of the drilling crew
- Understand mechanics and requirements for drill sites
- Transport and load materials and equipment, including heavy lifting
- Work outdoors in various weather conditions, standing and bending for extended periods
Requirements
- Must have prior experience operating drilling equipment.
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
- Must understand and follow utility locate law and compliance procedures, safety protocols, instructions, and quality regulations.
- Must be willing to travel 100% in the greater Northeast Region of the United States, including CT, MA, NY, ME, VT, NH, NJ, and MD.
- Must be willing to be away from home Monday through Friday, with scheduled Saturdays, and accept lodging for overnight stays.
- Must be able to haul, lift 60-80 lbs., move, load, and dig materials and equipment.
- Must be able to stand and bend for extended periods of time.
- Must have an active Driller's License (strongly preferred).
- Must have an active CDL (strongly preferred).
- Must have a minimum of 5 years of construction and/or drilling experience in NY, NJ, CT, or MA.
- Must have OSHA 30 SST card (strongly preferred).
- Must have Flagger certification (strongly preferred).
- Experience with geothermal heat pumps is required.
- Understanding mechanics and requirements for drill sites is required.
- Experience with geotechnical and environmental drilling methods is required.
- Ability to operate and care for drill rigs, machines, and other equipment as needed.
- Ability to perform geotechnical and environmental drilling methods.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks including standing, bending, lifting, and moving heavy equipment.
Benefits & Perks
Hourly rate range of $50.63 - $60.00 with eligibility for overtime pay
Work schedule of at least 40 hours per week, with potential for additional hours
Travel required 100% within the greater Northeast Region of the United States, with lodging provided for overnight stays
Work environment includes field-based, outdoor work in all weather conditions
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Options to enroll in Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar match of up to 3% of contributions and an additional 0.50% match on the next 2%, totaling up to 4%
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Financial wellness benefits
Benefit Concierge Program through Health Advocate
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance
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