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Opterra Solutions Herbicide Drone Applicator– Serving Tennessee
Opterra Solutions is a fastâgrowing, wellârespected environmental and vegetation management company seeking a reliable and skilled Commercial Drone Herbicide Applicator to join our team. If you enjoy drone operations, working outdoors, and making an impact across a wide variety of application environments, this is an excellent opportunity.
Seeking dependable, safety-focused pilots who enjoy flying, traveling, and working with cutting-edge drone technology. As a Commercial Drone Herbicide Applicator, you will operate our AE Vision Jâ100 spray platform to apply herbicides across multiple environments.
This role involves regular travel throughout the region, field operations, drone maintenance, and professional herbicide application.
Position Overview
As a Commercial Drone Herbicide Applicator, you will operate our AE Vision Jâ100 spray platform to apply herbicides across multiple states and environments. This role involves regular travel between states, field operations, drone maintenance, and professional herbicide application.
Required Qualifications
Opterra Solutions is a great place to build a longâterm career. We offer:
We are a forwardâthinking vegetation management company leveraging advanced technology, including the AE Vision Jâ100 drone platform, to deliver efficient and environmentally responsible spray applications. Our team values professionalism, safety, innovation, and reliability.
Opterra Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Opterra Solutions is a fastâgrowing, wellârespected environmental and vegetation management company seeking a reliable and skilled Commercial Drone Herbicide Applicator to join our team. If you enjoy drone operations, working outdoors, and making an impact across a wide variety of application environments, this is an excellent opportunity.
Seeking dependable, safety-focused pilots who enjoy flying, traveling, and working with cutting-edge drone technology. As a Commercial Drone Herbicide Applicator, you will operate our AE Vision Jâ100 spray platform to apply herbicides across multiple environments.
This role involves regular travel throughout the region, field operations, drone maintenance, and professional herbicide application.
Position Overview
As a Commercial Drone Herbicide Applicator, you will operate our AE Vision Jâ100 spray platform to apply herbicides across multiple states and environments. This role involves regular travel between states, field operations, drone maintenance, and professional herbicide application.
Required Qualifications
- Part 107A License
- Proven drone flying experience
- Understanding of drone systems, maintenance, troubleshooting, and safe UAV operation
- Experience in herbicide applications, agriculture, vegetation management, or related fields
- Ability to travel regionally for extended or multiâday operations
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to safety
- Valid drivers license
- Prior experience with heavyâlift or spray UAVs
- Commercial herbicide license to include Core, with turf, right of way, forestry, or aquatic subcategories and an Aerial Applicator License
- Knowledge of herbicide mixes, calibration, and application techniques
- Mechanical aptitude for UAV repairs or adjustments
- Field experience in utilities, ROW, agriculture, landscaping, or environmental services
- Operate commercial spray drones safely and efficiently
- Plan and execute flight missions
- Mix and apply herbicides in accordance with label requirements
- Troubleshoot and repair drone, battery, charger, and spray system issues
- Perform routine maintenance and preventative inspections
- Maintain flight, maintenance, and application records
- Follow all FAA, EPA, state, and company safety regulations
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Follow DOT and FAA rules and regulations
- Ability to team-lift up to 120 lbs
Opterra Solutions is a great place to build a longâterm career. We offer:
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) 401(k) Match up to 6%
- Paid Vacation
- Flexible Schedule
- Supportive team environment and opportunities to grow with cuttingâedge drone technology
We are a forwardâthinking vegetation management company leveraging advanced technology, including the AE Vision Jâ100 drone platform, to deliver efficient and environmentally responsible spray applications. Our team values professionalism, safety, innovation, and reliability.
Opterra Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.