Driller (Air, Mud, Water Well, Geothermal)

Brightcore Energy provides end-to-end energy efficiency and clean energy measures to commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. We develop, implement, fund, operate, and maintain clean energy solutions including lighting, controls, geothermal heating and cooling, solar, and battery storage.

About the role

This role involves mobilizing drilling equipment for commercial job sites, performing geothermal drilling methods, and installing test wells for feasibility studies. You will ensure project safety, organization, and security, operate and maintain drill rigs, and oversee site safety for the drilling crew. The position requires physical labor, including standing, bending, lifting (60-80 lbs.), and working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Mobilize drilling equipment in urban and suburban environments.
• Perform geotechnical and environmental drilling methods.
• Install test wells and conduct feasibility studies with the Geothermal team.
• Ensure project safety, organization, and security of equipment and personnel.
• Operate and maintain drill rigs, machines, and other equipment.
• Oversee site safety and the safety of the drilling crew.
• Understand mechanics and requirements for drill sites.
• Hauling, lifting (60-80 lbs.), moving, loading, and digging materials and equipment.
• Stand and bend for extended periods.
• Mobilize equipment to job sites.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• OSHA 30 certification required; SST card and Flagger certification strongly preferred.
• Active Driller's License strongly preferred.
• Active CDL strongly preferred.
• Prior experience operating drilling equipment is required.
• Understand and follow utility locate law, compliance procedures, safety protocols, and quality regulations.
• 5+ years of construction and/or drilling experience (NY, NJ, CT, MA Master Drilling license a plus).
• NGWA certification preferred.
• Experience with geothermal heat pumps.

Travel

• 100% travel required 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 and on scheduled Saturdays.
• Lodging provided for overnight stays.

Work Environment

• Work site setting with physical demands including lifting, standing, and bending for extended periods.
• This is a safety-sensitive position in a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Pay

The hourly hiring range for this position is $50.63–$60.00, with eligibility for overtime for all hours worked over 40 hours per week.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• 401k plan with dollar-for-dollar match of up to 3% of contributions and $0.50 on the next 2% (total potential match of 4% annually).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Financial wellness benefits.
• Benefit Concierge Program through Health Advocate.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance.
• Access to Marketplace for discounted goods and services.