Drone Lead: Forestry & Vegetation Ops (Travel)

Edko; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Meals & lodging

Competitive wages

Job summary

Edko, LLC's Himmel division is seeking UAV pilots to support rights-of-way vegetation management and aerial operations. A background in forestry, arboriculture, or related fields is beneficial but not required, with leadership responsibility in field operations.

Candidates should be able to work in inclement weather, read maps, use a laptop and radios, and maintain a clean driving record. Travel to remote sites with overnight stays is expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to interpret and follow maps.
• Ability to use a laptop, radio communications and mobile apps.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel overnight and out of town.
• Vegetation management experience, tree knowledge and ID skills.
• Part 107 drone license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to interpret and follow maps.
• Ability to use a laptop, radio communications and mobile apps.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• The ability to work independently for long hours and out of town with extended overnight travel.
• Vegetation management experience, tree knowledge and ID skills or drone experience a Plus.
• A candidate with a Part 107 license is preferred.
• Edko, LLC offers competitive wages and excellent benefits.
• Company Vehicle/Gas Card supplied for work related purposes.
• Meals and lodging are covered by company while traveling out of town.

Skills

Drone piloting

Weather resilience

Map interpretation

Tech tool use

Driver license

Overnight travel

Vegetation management

Tree knowledge

ID skills

Part 107 license

Job description

Edko, LLC's Himmel division is seeking UAV pilots to support rights-of-way vegetation management and aerial operations. A background in forestry, arboriculture, or related fields is beneficial but not required, with leadership responsibility in field operations.

Candidates should be able to work in inclement weather, read maps, use a laptop and radios, and maintain a clean driving record. Travel to remote sites with overnight stays is expected.