CDL-A Driver

Dandelion Energy; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (Sick leave, vacation, &

Job summary

Dandelion Energy is seeking an experienced CDL-A Driver to join our Geothermal Drilling Team. This role involves local driving to residential sites, light warehouse tasks, and supporting field crews in a mission-driven company.

No long-haul routes or weeks away from home. You’ll operate Class-A vehicles, handle loading/unloading, assist with drilling support, maintain safety, and grow with a company accelerating geothermal heating solutions.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL-A with air brakes endorsement and clean driving record.
• Experience securing and tie-down of heavy loads.
• Comfort with hands-on, outdoor work in various weather.

Responsibilities

• Drive Class-A vehicles to residential drilling sites.
• Assist with loading/unloading tools and maintaining yard inventory.
• Operate vac trucks and assist with drill water transfer.
• Support drilling operations: pipe handling, mud/grout mixing, basic rig tasks.
• Perform basic warehouse duties: receiving, counts, staging equipment.
• Keep trucks and equipment clean, safe, and compliant with safety protocols.

Skills

CDL-A License

Air Brakes Endorsement

Heavy load securing

Outdoor physical work

Safety-conscious

Route planning

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Location: Based in Rockville, MD with work sites across the state, primarily between Baltimore and Washington, DC (Hybrid-Remote Role)

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.

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

Perform basic warehouse duties (receiving, inventory counts, staging equipment)

Keep trucks and equipment clean, safe, and organized

Follow all company safety and quality protocols

Must-haves

Valid CDL-A license with air brakes 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)

Dandelion Energy is transforming how homes are heated and cooled - starting from the ground up. As the nation’s leading residential geothermal company, we design, install, and maintain all-in-one heating and cooling systems that are cleaner, quieter, more affordable, and up to 4× more efficient than traditional HVAC. Our focus is on large, enterprise deployments with major homebuilders, helping bring geothermal to more homes, faster.

Backed by Google Ventures (GV) and other top tech investors, our end-to-end geothermal solution is challenging the status quo in residential heating and cooling. We’re scaling strategically and intentionally to meet growing demand. Our mission is simple and bold: to make geothermal the default choice for heating and cooling in the U.S.

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

Generous paid sick leave, vacation, and parental leave

Learning & development support, including on-the-job training and virtual courses