Pavement Collection Operator
esp associatesHouston (TX)
About the role
ESP Associates, Inc. is currently seeking candidates to join our Pavement & Asset Inventory team. This is a great opportunity to travel, see areas of the country that you haven’t had the opportunity to visit, and grow your career with a dynamic Engineering, Surveying and Planning firm!
The selected candidate will be responsible for collecting pavement assessment data and mobile LiDAR data collected from a vehicle platform.
This position involves extensive in and out of state travel. Benefits include out of town meal/lodging expenses, overtime opportunities and competitive pay.
The position:
Requires Working the in Following Conditions:
Extensive Travel
Per diem and hotel covered
Minimum 30 days and up to 45 consecutive days at a time
Day Shifts
8 to 12 hours per day (hours typically range between 6 AM and 6 PM)
Night Shifts (rare)
8 to 10 hours per day (hours typically range between 8 PM and 6 AM)
Driving/working inside a GIS data collection vehicle between 8 to 12 hours per shift
Alternate driving and equipment operation duties with team member throughout each shift
Responsibilities:
Safely drive a data collection vehicle and/or operate advanced software and equipment
Work fluently with advanced software for collection and exporting of pavement assessment and mobile LiDAR data
Achieve daily mile goals
Qualifications:
Computer hardware and software troubleshooting skills
Ability to read maps and use navigation software
Must be goal-oriented and able to meet assigned deadlines
Ability to work closely with peers and managers to achieve established goals
Must be reliable, dependable, and responsible
A positive work attitude with the desire to learn
Must be willing to travel throughout the United States and Canada for extensive periods of time
Must be detail-oriented to follow established mission plans, processes, and procedures
Good communication and teamwork skills
Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.
Preferred:
Any level of education in Surveying / Geomatics, Civil Engineering, GIS, or related field
Knowledge of the following software: Trimble Business Center (TBC), RiPROCESS (RIEGL), ArcGIS, and Google Earth
Experience/understanding of survey and GIS practices
ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:
Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
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