Shuttle Driver & Site Operations Associate

Fervo Energy Co.; Utah; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Fervo Energy is seeking a dependable Shuttle Driver & Site Operations Associate at our Milford, Utah location to safely shuttle employees, contractors, and visitors between offices and field sites. The role extends beyond driving to vehicle readiness, maintenance, and light site tasks in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is punctual, safety-minded, and capable of performing multiple responsibilities while coordinating with teams across the field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with a clean record; MVR check required.
• Minimum age 21 and ability to pass background check and drug screen.
• Reliable, punctual, and strong time-management skills.
• Ability to follow schedules and communicate professionally with passengers and staff.
• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge and willingness to perform inspections.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic field environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate shuttle van on scheduled routes between Milford office and field locations.
• Safely transport employees, contractors, and visitors; adjust timing as needed.
• Maintain an on-time shuttle schedule and communicate delays clearly.
• Perform routine vehicle readiness, inspections, cleaning, and maintenance drop-offs.
• Support general site operations such as errands, deliveries, and logistics.

Skills

Punctuality

Time management

Safety awareness

Customer service

Teamwork

Clean driving record

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Shuttle Driver & Site Operations Associate

Shuttle Driver & Site Operations Associate

The Shuttle Driver & Site Operations Associate is responsible for safely shuttling employees, contractors, and visitors between our offices and field/site locations throughout the day, while also serving as a hands-on operations support resource

Fervo has developed groundbreaking technology solutions that have advanced the state-of-the-art of geothermal energy decades ahead of schedule, including the world’s most successful commercial enhanced geothermal system completed in 2023. Fervo has raised over $2 billion from leading investors and has secured a multi-billion-dollar project pipeline to meet the world’s growing need for 24/7 carbon-free energy. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers, researchers, investors, and developers in making geothermal a key pillar of our climate-friendly energy future.

Description

Fervo Energy is seeking a dependable, safety-minded Shuttle Driver & Site Operations Associate to support daily transportation and operational needs at our Milford, Utah location. This role is responsible for safely shuttling employees, contractors, and visitors between our offices and field/site locations throughout the day, while also serving as a hands-on operations support resource. Responsibilities extend beyond driving to include vehicle readiness and cleaning, coordinating vehicle drop-off and pickup, running errands such as picking up lunches, and assisting with a variety of miscellaneous site and office tasks as needed. The ideal candidate is punctual, personable, resourceful, and comfortable wearing many hats in a fast-paced field environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate the company shuttle van on scheduled routes between Fervo’s Milford office and site/field locations throughout the workday.
• Safely transport employees, contractors, and visitors, adjusting timing and routes as schedules and headcounts change.
• Maintain a reliable, on-time shuttle schedule and communicate proactively about delays or changes.
• Operate all vehicles in compliance with traffic laws, company policy, and site-specific safety requirements.

Vehicle Readiness & Maintenance

• Perform routine pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections (fluids, tires, lights, mirrors, safety equipment).
• Clean and detail the interior and exterior of the shuttle and other company vehicles on a regular basis.
• Drop off and pick up vehicles for scheduled maintenance, repairs, inspections, fueling, and washing.
• Promptly report mechanical issues, damage, or safety concerns to your supervisor.
• Maintain accurate vehicle logs, mileage records, and inspection documentation as required.

General Operations & Site Support

• Pick up and deliver lunches, meals, and supplies for office and field staff.
• Run errands and make deliveries and pickups, including parts, mail, packages, and office or site supplies.
• Assist with general site logistics tasks, such as staging materials, organizing storage areas, and helping move equipment or supplies.
• Support other departments with miscellaneous operational tasks as assigned.
• Help maintain cleanliness and organization of shared vehicles, break areas, and storage spaces.

Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all Fervo Energy safety policies and applicable driving/DOT regulations.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when at field or site locations.
• Immediately report any accidents, incidents, near-misses, or unsafe conditions.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record at all times.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with a clean/acceptable driving record; must pass an MVR (motor vehicle record) check.
• Minimum age of 21, per company vehicle insurance requirements.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• Strong reliability, punctuality, and time-management skills.
• Comfortable following daily schedules and routes while communicating professionally with passengers and staff.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle upkeep and willingness to perform routine cleaning and inspections.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic field environment.

Preferred

• Previous experience driving passenger vans, shuttles, or other commercial vehicles.
• Experience in an oilfield, construction, energy, or other industrial site environment.
• Familiarity with Milford, Utah roads and Fervo Energy site locations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while driving.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30-50 lbs (lunches, supplies, equipment, etc.).
• Ability to enter and exit vehicles frequently throughout the day.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach as needed for vehicle cleaning and inspections.

This position is based in Milford, Utah, with regular travel between Fervo’s offices and active field/site locations. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, including exposure to varying weather conditions and active industrial site activity. The schedule is primarily daytime hours on weekdays, with occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekend availability needed to support site and shuttle demands.

Fervo Energy commercializes technology to own, develop, and operate geothermal assets as the dispatchable foundation to a 100% clean energy future. As a 24/7, reliable clean energy resource, geothermal energy has a major role to play in the future electric grid and Fervo Energy’s key innovations bring a full suite of modern technology to make geothermal cost competitive. Fervo’s innovations include technologies such as advanced computational models, horizontal drilling, and distributed fiber optic sensing that we have developed with partners including Schlumberger, ARPA-E, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. Fervo is supported through Cyclotron Road, the Department of Energy, Stanford University, and Breakthrough Energy Ventures.

Fervo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.