Piping & Ground Loop Crew Lead

Dandelion Energy • Denver, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Piping & Ground Loop Crew Lead at Dandelion Energy, you'll be the senior hand on the job site — executing GLC field operations including HDPE pipe installation, fusion, pressure testing, system flushing/filling, and loop commissioning, while keeping your crew organized, safe, and on task. You'll work under the direction of the Ground Loop Commissioning Lead and serve as the go-to resource for helpers on the ground. This is a hands-on, working lead role — you're not managing the operation from above, you're in it every day, setting the pace and the standard. No geothermal experience required — if you've been the senior person on a utility or construction crew, you already have the foundation.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in underground utilities, pipefitting, plumbing, or mechanical construction
• Some experience acting as a senior hand, lead worker, or informal crew lead
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record that meets company insurance requirements; CDL is a plus
• Personal vehicle and ability/willingness to drive to job sites within approximately 75 miles
• Ability to lift 50 lbs overhead and perform sustained physical labor in all weather conditions

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a senior crew member or informal lead in construction, utilities, or a related trade
• Deep comfort working outdoors year-round in physically demanding conditions
• The ability to adapt quickly — job site priorities and tasks can shift day to day
• High personal standards for quality and safety, and a natural tendency to bring others up with you
• A team-first mindset and the confidence to keep things moving without a supervisor on your shoulder
• Experience in underground utility construction, water/sewer main installation, gas distribution, or directional drilling
• Pipe fusion, mechanical joining, or welding experience (HDPE, PE, or similar materials)
• Heavy equipment operation (excavators, skid steers, forklifts)
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification, or other construction safety credentials

Responsibilities

• Execute daily GLC field operations alongside your crew — pipe fusion, pressure testing, flushing/filling, and loop commissioning
• Guide and support helper-level crew members on safe work practices, quality standards, and task execution
• Install HDPE piping, dig trenches, and support restoration of landscapes to rough grade
• Keep the job site organized, materials stocked, and equipment ready to go
• Conduct equipment checks and model safe work practices at all times
• Drive company vehicles to/from job sites (requires valid driver's license and safe driving record)
• Operate heavy equipment (mini-excavators, skid steers, grout pumps) and help helpers build those skills over time

Benefits

• Medical (including mental health), dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Commuter benefits
• Generous paid sick leave, vacation, and parental leave
• Learning & development support, including on-the-job training and virtual courses
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed