Drone Visual Observers

Edko; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Meals and lodging during travel

Competitive wages and benefits

Job summary

Edko, LLC is seeking Visual Observers to support UAV missions along rights-of-way and road sides in Louisiana. Forestry or vegetation knowledge is beneficial; drone experience is a plus. VO duties include mission support and, when UAV flights are not feasible, herbicide applications.

Positions are seasonal with potential to become permanent. Travel may require extended overnight stays. Edko provides competitive wages, a company vehicle/gas card, meals and lodging while traveling, and excellent

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret maps.
• Proficient use of a laptop, radio communications and mobile apps.
• Valid driver license with clean record.
• Comfort working in inclement weather and remote locations.
• Ability to work independently for long hours and travel overnight.
• Vegetation management knowledge or drone experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform UAV mission support along rights-of-way and roadsides.
• Interpret and follow maps during operations.
• Operate laptop, radio, and mobile apps as needed.
• Maintain a valid driver license and drive travel routes.
• Work independently for extended periods and travel overnight.
• Seasonal positions that may become permanent.

Skills

Map reading

Navigation

Laptop/radio/apps

Driver's license

Weather resilience

Overnight travel

Tools

Drone/UAV experience

Job description

Edko, LLC is seeking visual observer (VO) candidates to aid our Pilot staff in UAV/drone operations. A background in forestry, arboriculture, experience with UAVs or a related field is beneficial but not required. Personnel will perform work along right-of-ways and road sides. Visual Observers will participate in all aspects of drone missions and will also be required to perform herbicide applications when the conditions are unfavorable for drone flight.

Requirements

• 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 is required.
• 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.

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 is required.
• 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.
• 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.