Driller (Air, Mud, Water Well, Geothermal)

About the role

This role involves mobilizing drilling equipment for various applications for commercial job sites, performing geothermal drilling methods, and installing test wells for feasibility studies with the Geothermal team. You will ensure project safety, organization, and security, operate and maintain drill rigs and equipment, and oversee site safety for the drilling crew.

Responsibilities

• Mobilize drilling equipment including various applications within an urban and suburban environment.
• Perform geotechnical and environmental drilling methods.
• Install test wells and conduct feasibility studies with the Geothermal team.
• Ensure project safety, organization, and security of all equipment and personnel.
• Willingness to cross-train.
• Operate and care for drill rigs, machines, and other equipment as needed.
• Responsible for 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.
• Requires standing and bending for extended periods of time.
• Mobilization of equipment to job site.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all elements.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

Brightcore offers a comprehensive set of benefits to compliment the salary, including a 401k plan with a dollar-for-dollar match, health insurance, financial wellness benefits, and more. The hourly hiring range for this position is $50.63-$60.00 and there is eligibility for overtime for all hours worked over 40 hours per week.

Travel Requirements

Travel required 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 & scheduled Saturdays. Lodging will be provided for overnight stays.

Work Environment

Work site setting. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is a safety sensitive position. Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace: Brightcore Energy is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Brightcore Energy positions require a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verifications, a criminal history check, and a pre-employment drug screen.

Office/Remote/Field Work

We offer a variety of structured work arrangements, including remote, hybrid, and field-based assignments, aligned with organizational needs and role-specific requirements. Work arrangements are role-dependent, with guidelines established based on position requirements and business needs. This policy is subject to change at Brightcore's discretion.

Other Benefits & Perks

• PTO
• Financial Wellness Benefits
• Benefit Concierge Program through Health Advocate
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Disability, Life, & AD&D Benefits
• Access to Marketplace for Discounted Goods & Services

Equal Opportunity Employer

Brightcore Energy is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. Brightcore Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We recruit, hire and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), parental status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital, family or partnership status, political affiliation or activities, military service, domestic violence victim status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, caregiver status, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.