Road Data Surveyor

National Transport Research Organisation; Wellington; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent employee benefits

Parental leave (8 weeks)

Christmas closure with extra holidays

Reward and recognition programs

Job summary

NTRO is seeking capable, experienced Road Data Collection Surveyors to join our Infrastructure Measurement team. The positions focus on the accurate and timely collection of road inventory and pavement condition surveys across Australia, New Zealand and Australasia, using our iPAVe and iSSAVe technologies, NSVs and FWDs.

Candidates must have a current Class 5 driver's license, mechanical or electronic trade experience, and strong computer/Office skills.

Qualifications

• Current, clean Class 5 driver's license.
• Mechanical or electronic trade experience.
• Strong knowledge of computer hardware and software; proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Prior road network survey experience preferred.
• Experience with automated pavement data capture desirable.
• Flexible, patient, and professional customer service approach.
• Willingness to learn and work under clear instruction.

Responsibilities

• Routine field data collection and quality testing.
• Data processing and checking of survey information.
• Scheduled and unscheduled servicing, maintenance, and validations of survey equipment.

Skills

Class 5 driver license

Trade experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Road network survey experience

FWD survey experience

Customer service mindset

Willingness to learn

Automated pavement data capture

Tools

iPAVe

iSSAVe

NSVs

FWDs

Job description

National Transport Research Organisation – Wellington NSW

At the National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) we strive to be an innovation portal through which government and industry can gain great outcomes across all modes of transport. We create new knowledge through research, develop the means for improving practice, and provide expert advice to the Australia and New Zealand Transport Agencies and industry to ensure that our communities will always have safe, sustainable and efficient transportation networks.

Your next opportunity awaits at NTRO

Want to be a part of a dynamic national team who is instrumental in the delivery of outcome-focused transport solutions, targeted at delivering innovative and fit-for-purpose Infrastructure outcomes? We are seeking capable, experienced, and safe-driving Road Data Collection Surveyors to join our national Infrastructure Measurement team.

The positions will focus on the accurate and timely collection of road inventory and pavement condition surveys throughout Australia, New Zealand and Australasia, as required. The surveys are undertaken using our suite of surveying equipment, including NTRO's iPAVe (Intelligent Pavement Assessment Vehicle) and iSSAVe (Intelligent Safe Surface Assessment Vehicle) technologies, NSVs (Network Survey Vehicles) and FWDs (Falling Weight Deflectometers).

We are seeking individuals who are keen to travel and spend long periods of time in vehicles with one other colleague on a scheduled roster of 20 days in the field.

As a member of the Infrastructure Measurement team, you will be responsible for:

• Routine field data collection and quality testing.


• Data processing and checking of survey information.


• Scheduled and unscheduled servicing, maintenance, and validations of various survey equipment.

We seek individuals who have:

• A current, clean Class 5 class driver's license


• Mechanical or electronic trade experience (e.g. Auto Electrician, Electrician, IT or Mechanic.)


• Strong knowledge of computer hardware and software and is a competent user of Microsoft Office products.


• Previous road network survey experience (preferable).


• Previous FWD survey experience (preferable).


• A tolerant, flexible, and easy-going nature together with a professional customer service approach.


• A willingness to learn and the ability to work under close instruction


• Previous experience with automated pavement data capture is desirable.

Essential:

• Travel and spending long periods of time in vehicles with only one colleague is a key element and candidates must have good personal hygiene, be patient and thoughtful - as well as have an interest in remote problem solving, with a \"can do\" attitude.


• In order to meet fatigue management standards, it is imperative the successful applicants reside in metropolitan Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney areas.


• The nature of this project-based work means flexibility is paramount!

We offer the following and more to ensure we look after the ones who matter most, Our People:

• Excellent employee benefits including access to pre-tax salary sacrifice arrangements to make your take home pay work better for you and your family


• Access to 8 weeks of parental leave and support upon your return to the workplace


• Annual Christmas closure with an additional 2 paid public holidays in December because we recognise taking time with those close to us is important


• Reward and recognition programs to highlight the great work that is being done every day from our incredible team members