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Turner Mining Group

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Until 9/21/2026 First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

In this Role, your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Travel nationwide to conduct manual flights for powerline and utility visual inspections using LiDAR.

• Create flight plans for the LiDAR aerial capture, conduct ground surveys, and establish GCPs

• Capture high-quality LiDAR imagery for critical infrastructure and environmental safety.

• Conduct pre-flight and post-flight operations, including but not limited to airspace coordination, equipment assembly and tear-down, and hazard mitigation

• Be responsible for the operation and maintenance of supporting equipment, including a 4x4 truck, computer workstation, on-board inverters,and batteries.

• Perform daily maintenance/cleaning on all LiDAR equipment to ensure quality capture and longevity of the equipment.

· Perform quality checks on collected data to ensure accuracy and meet the client's needs.

• Serve as a point of contact with clients regarding project scope, scheduling needs, deliverables, and follow-up.

For this Role, You Will Need:

• Strong ability to learn and master multiple software packages, data collection platforms, and associated workflows.

• High attention to detail and organizational skills

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot License

Physical Demands:

• Work and stay in new places while living out of hotels with per diem pay.

• Ability to drive for extended periods unsupervised.

• Exposure to extreme weather conditions.

• Working around industrial hazards.

• Must be able to use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to hard hats, protective eyewear, boots, safety vests, and 2-way radios.

• Perform physically demanding work involving frequent standing, sitting, kneeling, bending, stopping, climbing up ladders, walking on uneven surfaces, and lifting and carrying equipment up to 60 lbs.

About this role

Summary

Operate LiDAR drones for infrastructure surveys, ensure data quality, maintain equipment, and coordinate with clients.

Job title

LiDAR drone operator

Experience level

entry level

Industry

utilities

Location requirements

Travel nationwide, work outdoors, live out of hotels, FAA Part 107 license required.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Licensesoftware proficiencydata collectionequipment maintenance

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

LiDARaerial surveysremote pilotequipment maintenance
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