MARYLAND Licensed Driller Geothermal
Brightcore EnergyBaltimore, Maryland
Contract
Posted November 12, 2025
$51 - $60/hr
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Job Description
The role involves mobilizing and operating geothermal drilling equipment at commercial job sites across the Northeast U.S., performing feasibility studies, ensuring safety, and maintaining equipment, with extensive travel and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Mobilize and operate drilling equipment for commercial geothermal projects
- Perform geotechnical and environmental drilling methods
- Install test wells and conduct feasibility studies with the geothermal team
- Ensure safety, organization, and security of all equipment and personnel on site
- Maintain and care for drill rigs and related equipment
- Oversee site safety and the safety of the drilling crew
- Understand mechanics and requirements for drill sites
- Transport and load materials and equipment to job sites
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions, standing and bending for extended periods
Requirements
- Must have active Maryland Driller's License
- Must have active CDL-A license
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Must have an OSHA 30 SST card
- Flagger certification strongly preferred
- Prior experience operating drilling equipment is a must
- Understand and follow utility locate law and compliance procedures, safety protocols, instructions, and quality regulations
- Minimum of 5 years of construction and/or drilling experience in NY, NJ, CT, or MA
- Experience with geothermal heat pumps
- Must be willing to travel 100% in the greater Northeast Region of the United States (CT, MA, NY, ME, VT, NH, NJ, MD)
- Must be willing to be away from home Monday through Friday with scheduled Saturdays, lodging provided 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 be able to work comfortably outdoors in all weather conditions
- This is a safety-sensitive position requiring a pre-employment background check, criminal history check, and pre-employment drug screen
- Must understand mechanics and requirements for drill sites
- Must be able to operate and care for drill rigs, machines, and other equipment as needed
- Must be willing to cross-train
- Must be able to perform site safety management and oversee safety of the drilling crew
Benefits & Perks
Hourly wage 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
Hybrid remote work option allowing up to 2 days per week remote work
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar match of up to 3% of contributions and 0.50 on the next 2%, totaling up to 4%
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
Commuter Benefits
Financial Wellness Benefits
Benefit Concierge Program through Health Advocate
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance
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