UAS Inventory Measurement Technician

The Dolese Promise is built on a foundation of integrity driven by our passion for quality, safety, and reliability. We are one of Oklahoma's most respected employee-owned companies because of our people and our values. We strongly believe in positively impacting our communities through our products, our actions, and our financial support.

Being a part of the Dolese team affords a unique opportunity to join an organization that rewards its owners through profit sharing. Our employees are one of our most important resources, which is why we promise to deliver.

Dolese Delivers:

• Stable Foundation
• Treat with Respect
• Safe Environments
• Employee Focus

JOB SUMMARY

Grow your career with a company built on Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, and Stewardship. As a UAS Inventory Measurement Tech III at Dolese, you will use unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and geospatial technology to capture, process, and validate physical inventory measurements across Dolese's Construction Aggregate and Ready Mix operations. This role plans and conducts recurring inventory flights, processes aerial data using platforms such as Propeller and ArcGIS, and provides accurate, timely measurement data to support inventory reporting and connected business systems. Working closely with Plant Operations, SCADA, and Accounting, this role helps establish consistent measurement practices, improve data integrity, and expand the use of automated data-acquisition technology across Dolese operations.

WHY JOIN US

We are people, building communities from the ground up. For our employees, we are focused on building careers. Joining our team means:

• Stability & Legacy: Be part of a company with more than a century of success, operational excellence, and a strong commitment to our employees.
• Growth Opportunities: Build expertise in UAS technologies, geospatial analytics, inventory measurement, and automated data-acquisition processes while supporting consistent measurement practices across Dolese operations.
• Impactful Work: Support inventory accuracy and operational decision-making by supporting consistent measurement practices and providing trusted inventory data across the organization.
• Supportive Culture: Our employees support one another and our customers through our service values: Champion Kindness, Incite Enthusiasm, Build Relationships, and Provide Innovative Solutions. We value collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan, schedule, and conduct UAS flights over aggregate stockpiles and Ready Mix material yards in full compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations and site safety requirements.
• Manually pilot RTK-enabled drones over stockpiles and material yards to capture high-accuracy, georeferenced aerial imagery and measurement data.
• Support the evaluation, implementation, and ongoing operation of autonomous UAS solutions, including recurring mission scheduling, remote flight monitoring, connectivity, and related field hardware.
• Establish and maintain ground control points and independent checkpoints to validate the positional accuracy of inventory measurement data and related geospatial outputs.
• Process aerial imagery into orthomosaics, digital surface models, and point clouds to calculate stockpile volumes and support inventory measurement activities.
• Apply approved material-density information and other established conversion factors when translating volumetric measurements into inventory quantities.
• Compare UAS measurement results with available inventory records, identify potential discrepancies, and partner with Operations and Accounting to support investigation and resolution.
• Build and maintain inventory measurement records and geospatial data in ArcGIS, and produce maps, reports, and dashboards for Operations and Accounting stakeholders.
• Support the development, documentation, and maintenance of standard operating procedures for flight planning, data capture, processing, and measurement to support consistent and repeatable measurement practices across sites.
• Prepare and maintain measurement data for use in inventory, reporting, and other connected business systems, following established data-quality and integration standards.
• Coordinate with Engineering and other UAS users to align technology, software, and flight practices while maintaining primary responsibility for inventory-related data capture and measurement.
• Maintain the UAS fleet, including pre- and post-flight inspections, battery and propeller management, sensor calibration, and firmware/software updates.
• Maintain compliance with FAA regulations, airspace authorizations (LAANC), and waiver requirements while keeping accurate flight logs and all required records.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate required.
• Experience working with UAS, GIS, surveying, geospatial technology, inventory measurement, or a related technical field required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Surveying, GIS, Geography, Aviation, or a related field preferred.
• Experience operating RTK/PPK-enabled UAS platforms preferred.
• Experience with drone data processing, photogrammetry, and volumetric analysis preferred.
• Hands-on experience with the Propeller (Propeller Aero) drone survey and analytics platform preferred.
• Surveying experience or licensure (SIT/PLS) preferred.
• Experience in aggregates, mining, Ready Mix, or heavy construction preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of FAA Part 107 regulations, airspace classifications, and LAANC authorizations.
• Experience with or ability to develop proficiency in operating RTK-enabled UAS platforms and using flight management and mission-planning software.
• Exposure to or ability to learn autonomous drone-in-a-box (DIB) platforms, docking stations, and remote flight monitoring, and related field hardware.
• Working knowledge of volumetric measurement, stockpile survey methodology, and bulk density conversion for aggregate materials.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS (or comparable GIS) for geospatial data management, mapping, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of photogrammetry and point-cloud processing tools.
• Experience with or ability to learn the Propeller (Propeller Aero) platform for survey data processing, volumetric analysis, and stockpile reporting.
• Understanding of UAS hardware and routine maintenance including propellers, batteries, sensors, and payloads.
• Knowledge of surveying principles, ground control, and coordinate systems.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and precision in inventory measurements.
• Ability to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and communicate findings clearly to operations and Accounting stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a multi-site flight and measurement schedule.
• Willingness and ability to travel to sites up to 60% of the time within the Oklahoma and North Texas region.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours and in varying weather conditions if necessary. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift, push, or pull objects such as UAS cases and ground-control equipment, up to 30 lbs. of weight occasionally.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and traverse uneven quarry and stockpile terrain.
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain in the field for prolonged periods during flight operations.
• Ability to repeatedly balance, bend from the trunk, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and to operate flight controls.
• Ability to verbally communicate, hear, and see.

EEO Statement:

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetics, marital or protected veteran status. Dolese provides 'reasonable accommodations' to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process please contact the Human Resources Director.