Drone Visual Observer | Field Ops & Travel (Forestry)

Edko; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle/gas card

Meals provided during travel

Lodging provided while traveling

Competitive wages & benefits

Job summary

Edko, LLC is seeking visual observer (VO) candidates to aid our Pilot staff in UAV/drone operations. A background in forestry, arboriculture, drone experience a plus. Work along right-of-ways and road sides; may perform herbicide applications when drone flights aren’t possible.

Seasonal positions with potential to become permanent. Edko provides a company vehicle/gas card, meals and lodging while traveling, and competitive wages with benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to interpret and follow maps.
• Proficiency with a laptop, radio communications and mobile apps.
• Valid Driver License with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently for long hours and travel out of town.

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 License with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently for long hours and out of town with extended overnight travel.
• Vegetation management experience, tree knowledge or drone experience a plus.
• Seasonal positions that could become permanent.
• 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

Maps interpretation

Laptop, radio & apps

Driver license

Independence & travel

Vegetation knowledge (plus)

Job description

Edko, LLC is seeking visual observer (VO) candidates to aid our Pilot staff in UAV/drone operations. A background in forestry, arboriculture, drone experience a plus. Work along right-of-ways and road sides; may perform herbicide applications when drone flights aren’t possible.

Seasonal positions with potential to become permanent. Edko provides a company vehicle/gas card, meals and lodging while traveling, and competitive wages with benefits.