LiDAR Sensor Operator

Forsite Consultants Ltd; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Per diem

Hotel provided

Job summary

The role requires comfort with frequent travel, strong collaboration, and the ability to work in small aircraft, with a focus on safety and data quality. Training and growth opportunities are available for motivated individuals ready to commit for at least a year.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; great for recent high school or college graduates.
• Pilot's license is a major plus, with opportunity to move to Captain over time.
• Experience working with LIDAR and imagery sensors is a major plus.
• Exciting opportunity for a mature, reliable individual seeking a GIS career with full-time travel for at least a year.

Responsibilities

• Operate LiDAR sensor and camera equipment during flights; perform pre-flight testing and checks.
• Monitor flight progress, note images/areas rejected for re-flight, and load flight lines for pilots.
• Offload data and transmit for processing; determine lines flown and prepare next mission lines.

Skills

Team player

Strong communicator

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Opportunity:

LiDAR SENSOR OPERATOR

Employee type:

Full-time, Permanent

Location:

Base: Mesquite, TX (90% Travel)

Compensation:

$18.74 - $22.57 Hourly Plus Per Diem

Come Grow with Us! Forsite is actively looking for a LiDAR Sensor Operator to join our Flight Team. Exciting opportunity (resume builder) for a very mature, highly responsible, and reliable individual looking for a career in GIS and willing to travel full-time for at least a year.

Who We Are

Forsite is a leading provider of integrated solutions for energy infrastructure, natural landscapes, and wildfire protection. Our staff are industry leaders in forestry, technology, aerial patrol, LiDAR & imagery capture/processing, analytics, strategic planning, resource and land management/stewardship, and professional forestry. We are a company that is committed to innovation and is constantly growing with clients across North America and abroad in multiple sectors.

We take pride in our team culture, where supporting one another is second nature. We are a dynamic, people-focused business that thrives by delivering value to our customers, creating opportunities for our employees, and drawing on our expertise for sustainable solutions that balance economic, environmental, and social goals. We will apply our skills, knowledge and technologies to be the best forest management company.

We foster and sustain a safe and respectful environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone can reach their full potential. If you’re looking for a workplace that values collaboration, innovation, and having fun while making a meaningful impact, you’ll fit right in.

What You Will Do

You will be working closely with pilots ensuring camera and LIDAR properly turn on, running pre-flight testing, monitoring progress during flight, noting images/areas that are rejected for re-flight, loading flight lines into tablet for pilot, monitoring pilot for deviations, ensuring post flight that camera properly shuts down, offloading data and transmitting once at hotel for processing, determining which lines were flown and preparing next set of lines for next mission.

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Interface with camera manufacturer for any minor repairs/trouble shooting
• Submit detailed daily reports on progress
• Must be comfortable and proficient using a computer
• Must be comfortable spending many hours in a single-engine propeller aircraft.

Candidates must be able to work comfortably in a small aircraft, including climbing in and out safely, remaining seated for extended periods, and tolerating motion, heights, and turbulence.

What You’ll Need

Forsite welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is looking for the right person to join our team. If you don’t meet every requirement but bring relevant skills, experience and a great attitude.

• No prior Experience Required; great for recent high school or college graduates.
• Pilot's license is a Major Plus, with opportunity to move to Captain over time.
• Experience working with LIDAR and imagery sensors is a major plus.
• Exciting opportunity (resume builder) for a very mature, highly responsible, and reliable individual looking for a career in GIS and willing to travel full time for at least a year.

Who You Are

• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively and contributes to a positive team environment; reliable and accountable
• A good decision maker who exercises sound judgment in dynamic situations
• A strong communicator, both written and verbal (and technical writing would be great)
• Quality-driven – pays attention to detail and takes pride in delivering high-quality work
• Someone who can work independently under limited direct supervision as well as in a dynamic team environment
• You are adaptable and resilient
• Professional, friendly, respectful, and committed to excellent service
• This role requires continuous Drug and Alcohol screening
• Ability to pass a background check
• Must have the ability to work anywhere in the US and speak English fluently

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• No nights
• On-call
• Weekend availability

Work Location:

Frequent travel to project locations; mobile field assignments. (90% Travel)

When weather is not conducive to flying, you will be on vacation that day but still receive your salary and per diem. You must be on station and available every day when flying is possible.

What We Provide

We offer a flexible and rewarding work environment, including:

• Competitive wages
• Compensation: Annual salary, per-day per diem, hotel paid for every night, rental car paid for and shared with pilot. Eligible for health insurance.

Comprehensive benefits package:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401k upon eligibility

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Forsite, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our team. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2+individuals, and veterans. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know – we are happy to support you.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.