Driller Assistant (Air, Mud, Water Well, Geothermal)

Brightcore Energy; Rock Tavern (NY); On-site; USD 50,971 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Financial Wellness Benefits

Benefit Concierge Program through H e

EAP-Employee Assistance Program

Disability, Life, & AD&D Benefits

Access to Marketplace for discounted •

Job summary

Brightcore Energy is hiring a Driller Assistant to support geothermal drilling operations across the Northeast US, working with the Lead Driller to set up and operate equipment, monitor performance, and maintain safety standards. The role requires prior drilling experience and a valid CDL when possible, with travel and field-based work.

The position offers competitive hourly pay ($37.00–$42.00) with overtime eligibility, benefits, and a structured remote/field work policy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active CDL strongly preferred.
• OSHA 30; SST card and Flagger certification strongly preferred.
• Prior experience operating drilling equipment is a must.
• Understands utility locate laws, safety protocols, and quality regulations.
• 5+ years of construction or drilling experience; NGWA certification preferred.
• Experience with geothermal heat pumps.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Driller in daily drilling operations, including setting up and operating drilling equipment.
• Monitor and maintain equipment during the drilling process and troubleshoot as needed.
• Travel 100% in the greater Northeast US (CT, MA, NY, ME, VT, NH, NJ, MD).
• Handle and prepare drilling tools, pipes, and other equipment for use.
• Transport equipment and materials to and from the drill site.
• Follow safety protocols and ensure a compliant, organized worksite.
• Operate mud systems, pressure control equipment, and related systems.
• Keep accurate records of daily drilling activities and equipment performance.
• Support the team with general labor tasks and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Perform routine maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Ensure safety and environmental standards are met during all drilling phases.
• Communicate effectively with the team and report issues promptly.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Drilling equipment operation

Safety protocols compliance

Team communication

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL license or certification (preferred)

OSHA 30 / SST / Flagger certifications (preferred)

Job description

At Brightcore Energy, we specialize in turn-key solutions that simplify the clean energy journey for large commercial and industrial clients. Whether it’scutting-edge geothermal systems, solar, energy storage, or smart building technologies, we bring expertise, innovation, and a seamless approach to every phase of a project – from planning and design to implementation and ongoing support – thereby streamlining project timelines, reducing costs, and eliminating scope gaps.

Summary/Primary Role:

This role will be assisting with the drilling operations for geothermal energy projects. You will work closely with the Lead Driller and other team members to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the drilling equipment, perform routine maintenance, and contribute to the overall success of our geothermal drilling efforts.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

(Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)

• Assist the Lead Driller in daily drilling operations, including setting up and operating drilling equipment.
• Monitor and maintain equipment during the drilling process, ensuring it is functioning properly and troubleshooting when necessary.
• 100% travel required in the greater Northeast Region of the United States - CT, MA, NY, ME, VT, NH, NJ, MD
• Handle and prepare drilling tools, pipes, and other equipment for use during operations.
• Transport equipment and materials to and from the drill site as needed.
• Follow safety protocols and ensure the worksite is organized and compliant with health and safety regulations.
• Assist in the operation of mud systems, pressure control equipment, and other drilling-related systems.
• Keep accurate records of daily drilling activities, including work progress, downtime, and equipment performance.
• Support the team with general labor tasks, such as setting up rig structures, managing materials, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on tools and equipment.
• Ensure that the proper safety and environmental standards are met during all phases of drilling operations.
• Communicate effectively with the drilling team and report any issues or concerns to the supervisor promptly.
• All other duties and projects assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required.
• Active CDL strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• OSHA 30; SST card and Flagger certification strongly preferred.
• Prior experience operating drilling equipment is a must.
• Understands and follow 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.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has supervisory responsibility.

Expected Hours of Work:

An Employee must work a minimum of thirty (30) hours each week to maintain full-time status for benefits purposes, however the expectations of the position will require an average of forty (40) hours with overtime required as scheduled. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity). Brightcore also offers a comprehensive set of benefits to compliment the salary. The hourly hiring range for this position is $37.00-$42.00 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
• 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:

BrightcoreEnergyiscommittedtoasafeworkplacefreeofdrugsandalcohol.AllBrightcoreEnergypositionsrequireapre-employmentbackgroundcheckthatincludesprioremploymentverifications,acriminalhistorycheck,andapre-employmentdrugscreen. InaccordancewithDOTregulations(49CFR§40.25),BrightcoreEnergyisrequiredtoobtainpriordrugandalcoholtestingrecordsforapplicants/employeesintendingtoperformsafety-sensitivedutiesforcoveredDepartmentofTransportationpositions.Ifanapplicant/employeerefusestoprovidewrittenconsentforBrightcoreEnergytoobtaintheserecords,theindividualwillnotbepermittedtoperformsafety-sensitivefunctions.

Office/Remote/Field Work:

Weofferavarietyofstructuredworkarrangements,includingremote,hybrid,andfield-basedassignments,alignedwithorganizationalneedsandrole-specificrequirements.Workarrangementsarerole-dependent,withguidelinesestablishedbasedonpositionrequirementsandbusinessneeds.ThispolicyissubjecttochangeatBrightcore'sdiscretion.

BrightcoreHealthBenefitsOverview:

Brightcore offers a full slate of medical, dental, and vision benefits including options to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA).

401kPlan:

BrightcorecurrentlyoffersbothtraditionalandRoth401kplanswithadollar-for-dollarmatchofupto3%ofcontributionsand$0.50onthenext2%foratotalpotentialmatchof4%annually.

OtherBenefits&Perks:

• PTO
• FinancialWellnessBenefits
• BenefitConciergeProgramthroughHealthAdvocate
• EAP-EmployeeAssistanceProgram
• Disability,Life,&AD&DBenefits
• AccesstoMarketplaceforDiscountedGoods&Services

BrightcoreEnergyiscommittedtobringingtogetherindividualsfromdifferentbackgroundsandperspectives.

BrightcoreEnergyisanEqualOpportunityEmployer,providingequalemploymentandadvancementopportunitiestoallindividuals.Werecruit,hireandpromoteintoalljoblevelsthemostqualifiedapplicantswithoutregardtorace,color,creed,nationalorigin,religion,sex(includingpregnancy),parentalstatus,age,disability,geneticinformation,citizenshipstatus,veteranstatus,genderidentityorexpression,transgenderstatus,sexualorientation,marital,familyorpartnershipstatus,politicalaffiliationoractivities,militaryservice,domesticviolencevictimstatus,sexualorreproductivehealthdecisions,caregiverstatus,traitshistoricallyassociatedwithrace,includingbutnotlimitedtohairtextureandprotectivehairstylesoranyotherstatusprotectedunderapplicablefederal,stateandlocallaws.BrightcoreEnergyiscommittedtoprovidingequalemploymentopportunitiestoallaspectsofemployment,includingjobassignmentandcompensation.

WerespectthelawsenforcedbytheEEOCandarededicatedtogoingaboveandbeyondinfosteringdiversityacrossourcompany.

This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Brightcore Energy will assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job posting details for Driller Assistant (Air, Mud, Water Well, Geothermal) at Brightcore Energy in Boston, MA; New Haven, CT; Northeast Region (USA); Rock Tavern, NY. Compensation / salary range: $37.00-$42. ClimateTechList gathers 9,000+ job openings from over 509 climate tech companies and updates them daily.