Driver/Data Collector in Jyväskylä, Finland

TSMG; Jyväskylä; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training

Ongoing support from experienced managers

Work in an international team

Job summary

A field data collection company is seeking a Driver to engage in a project capturing high-quality visuals of streets and public spaces across Europe. This full-time position requires a valid EU driver’s license, a clean background check, and at least 5 years of professional driving experience. Candidates should be proficient in English, tech-savvy with GSuite tools, and familiar with the operational area. The role involves following pre-assigned routes, ensuring image quality, and offers comprehensive training and ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Valid EU-issued driver’s license required.
• Clean background check in criminal and driving record.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect high-quality visuals of streets and public spaces.
• Follow pre-assigned routes for data collection.
• Ensure image quality during favorable weather conditions.

Skills

Proficient in English and local language

Driving experience

Tech-savvy with GSuite tools

Knowledge of vehicle mechanics

Familiar with area of operations

Tools

GSuite

GPS navigation

Job description

Company 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.

Project Overview

This project aims to collect high-quality visuals of streets, key points of interest, and public spaces across EU countries. Using vehicles equipped with removable 360° cameras and lidars, drivers will capture comprehensive images of the surroundings. The captured data will be stored on onboard computers (SSD Drives) and later utilized to enhance one of the world’s leading online mapping platforms.

Data collectors will follow pre-assigned routes, focusing on public streets, commercial areas, and points of interest. To ensure the highest image quality, certain areas may need to be revisited during favorable weather conditions.

The duration of the project varies based on the scope of work required in each targeted data collection area. On average, the assignments involve 3 to 6 months of active work.

Work schedule

Full time engagement within standard business hours (8 AM - 7 PM).

Recruitment process

The recruitment process for the position of a Driver involves such steps: safety driving test, interview with recruiter, and onboarding process.

Ideal Candidate

• Holds a valid EU-issued driver’s license.
• Maintains a clean background check (criminal and driving record).
• Has at least 5 years of driving experience.
• Possesses professional driving experience (e.g., taxi, delivery, logistics).
• Proficient in English and the local language.
• Tech-savvy, with experience using GSuite tools (Gmail, Google Spreadsheets, Google Forms).
• Basic knowledge of vehicle mechanics.
• Demonstrates responsibility, reliability, and professionalism.
• Enjoys traveling and exploring new places.
• Familiar with the area of operations.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and engaging project that goes beyond just driving.
• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive training covering both practical and theoretical aspects of data collection.
• Ongoing support from experienced managers.
• The opportunity to work in an international team and environment.

If you’re interested, apply now and join us in shaping the future of data collection!