Commercial Drone Pilot & Surveyor

About Us
Kieswetter Excavating is a fourth-generation, family-owned heavy civil contractor, and we're approaching our 100th year in 2027. We specialize in excavating, site grading, site servicing, sewer and watermain, earthwork, concrete, demolition, and aggregates. Our people work on projects across Southwestern Ontario and take pride in doing the job right and going home safe. We're looking for a Drone Pilot & Surveyor to join our survey team. You'll split your time between the field and the office. You'll capture aerial data, produce accurate site models and quantities, and provide construction layout so our crews can build with confidence. Plan and fly commercial drones for site progress, topographic mapping, stockpile and earthwork volumes, and as-built documentation. Process aerial data into various reports. Set and maintain survey control, and provide construction layout (grades, offsets, stakeout) for sewer, watermain, grading,



and concrete work, ect. Collect as-built data and prepare records for project closeout. Work with project managers, estimators, and site supervisors to deliver accurate, timely data. Maintain survey and drone equipment, flight logs, and calibration records. Experience processing drone data. A diploma or degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering technology, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience. Familiarity with heavy civil construction, especially earthwork and underground servicing. Strong attention to detail and comfort working outdoors in all seasons. Experience with machine control data prep. RTK/PPK drone workflows. Previous experience in a contractor-side survey role. Competitive pay and group advantages / RRSP matching. Training and room to grow.

📌 Commercial Drone Pilot and Surveyor (Canada)
🏢 Kieswetter Excavating
📍 Canada