Solar Site Surveyor & Drone Pilot

About the role

Exactus Energy was founded in Canada by a team of forward-thinking engineers committed to making solar simple. We believe in a future powered entirely by renewable energy and are actively working towards this goal—one solar panel at a time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct drone flights to capture roof photos
• Perform on-site inspections to collect electrical and structural data
• Use ladders and hand tools to assess attic spaces (measuring rafters, trusses, etc.)
• Capture and upload photos of electrical meters and service panels
• Engage professionally with homeowners during site visits
• Upload deliverables to shared cloud storage in a timely manner

Requirements

• Must be local to Mt. Vernon, IL and surrounding areas (within a 70‑mile radius)
• FAA Part 107 License – active or readily reactivated
• Drone access – must own a Remote ID‑compliant drone (Mavic 2 Zoom, Mavic 2 Pro, Phantom 4, Inspire 1 & 2, Mavic Air 2, Autel Evo)
• Reliable transportation – valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Ability to work independently – self‑motivated and detail‑oriented

Skills

• Construction, handyman, or similar experience (preferred)
• Customer service or homeowner interaction experience (preferred)
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) (preferred)

Pay

From $50.00 per hour

Schedule

Part‑time, contract; minimum 20 hours/week; flexible schedule – set your own hours

Benefits

• Set your own schedule – work at your convenience
• Independence & variety – travel to different locations, work in the field
• Growth potential – additional work may be available for those open to travel