Field System Operator (100% Travel)

Job Summary:

Field System Operators are responsible for driving and operating company vehicles and data collection systems to collect good and accurate data of roadways and their features in a timely manner in accordance with company guidelines by performing the following duties. Field System Operators are accountable for performing tasks in a timely manner and maintaining quality standards when assisting various Production departments while at our headquarters.

Duties:

Activities Supporting Data Collection

• Operate mobile data collection vehicle in a responsible manner consistent with training and local laws and regulations
• Operate data collection systems within the vehicle to ensure good and accurate data collection of roadways and their features
• Navigate through unfamiliar areas, sometimes under adverse traffic conditions, all while maintaining strict safety standards and maintaining proper data collection methods
• Assist in route planning through the use of maps and other navigational tools

Activities Supporting Vehicle / System Maintenance

• Provide basic maintenance and upkeep of the vehicle in a manner consistent with company policy throughout the duration of deployment
• Immediately report all accidents/damage/malfunctions to management

Activities Supporting Communication / Reporting

• Work with support representative to efficiently troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise in the field
• Maintain and organize a daily, legible logbook of data collected and submit to Data Collection Technician as required
• Accurately record all relevant project metrics and expenditures while deployed in the field
• Maintain regular contact with supervisor or project team to keep them informed of project status, issues, or significant field events

Activities Supporting Company Success

• Meet established timelines and customer expectations
• Maintain a professional manner and appearance at all times to enhance the company’s image
• Work with supervisor and project team to develop best practices that will lead to better achieving or exceeding project goals

Qualifications:

Specialized Knowledge/Skills and Other Requirements

• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Education/Experience

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is required. Preferred fields of study include geography, GIS, geosciences or STEM.

Certificates and Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License required for travel to job sites, client and vendor locations within the United States.

Other Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Willing to undergo a pre-employment drug test
• Clean driving record

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