Mapping Data Collection Driver

TSMG Holding; Karlsruhe; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

TSMG Holding in Karlsruhe is seeking reliable and safety-focused professional drivers for a data collection project. Candidates will operate specialized vehicles to collect high-quality street-level data across various zones.

This role demands strong driving skills, the ability to work independently, and coordination with field coordinators. Travel and extended assignments away from home are necessary, ensuring that drivers meet project guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of driving experience.
• At least 2 years of professional driving experience.
• Good knowledge of local roads and traffic patterns.

Responsibilities

• Operate client-provided vehicles for mapping data collection.
• Collect mapping data efficiently according to project guidelines.
• Coordinate with field coordinators and report incidents.

Skills

Driving experience

GPS navigation

Professional demeanor

Attention to detail

Job description

Terry Soot Management Group (TSMG) is a field data collection company founded in 2017 in Europe. We collect data where automation is not possible. We count features, take pictures, make videos, record speech, and scan areas for every detail you need to make more informed decisions. Our field data collection teams are spread across Europe and North America, ready to accept new challenges.

Role Overview

We are seeking reliable and safety-focused professional drivers to support a large-scale mapping data collection project. Drivers will operate client-provided vehicles equipped with specialized mapping equipment to collect high-quality street-level data across assigned zones. This role requires strong driving skills, technical awareness, and the ability to work independently while coordinating closely with field coordinators.

Travel and extended assignments away from home (hotel-based work) are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate client-provided vehicles equipped with mapping and data collection equipment
• Collect mapping data within assigned zones efficiently and in compliance with project guidelines
• Handle and protect all client-provided vehicles, devices, and equipment
• Maintain vehicle and equipment cleanliness and basic upkeep
• Research and identify safe local parking locations to ensure vehicle and equipment security
• Securely park, cover, and safeguard the vehicle daily at designated locations
• Report and handle incidents, including traffic accidents and public interactions, in a professional manner
• Coordinate daily activities, assignments, and issue resolution with the Camp Coordinator
• Communicate technical, mechanical, or operational issues promptly
• Meet daily and weekly delivery targets in collaboration with project coordinators
• Travel long distances as required and work in “hotel mode” during assignments
• Maintain accurate inventory and device logs in the designated system or application

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of driving experience
• At least 2 years of professional driving experience (e.g., taxi, delivery, logistics, courier)
• Good English
• Experience driving larger vehicles (vans, trucks) is strongly preferred
• Defensive, calm, and safety-oriented driving style
• Comfortable driving in high-traffic and stressful conditions (e.g., rush hour)
• Familiarity with GPS devices and navigation tools
• Good knowledge of local roads, neighborhoods, and traffic patterns in the working country
• Polite, professional, and respectful demeanor when interacting with the public
• Basic technical and mechanical knowledge (e.g., changing tires, reading vehicle gauges)

Additional Skills & Attributes

• High sense of responsibility and attention to detail
• Ability to follow operational procedures and safety guidelines
• Strong time management and reliability
• Comfortable working independently in the field
• Willingness to travel and stay on assignment for extended periods