Field Surveyor (public transport)

TSMG Holding; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Travel expenses covered

Smartphone provided

Recommendation letter

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Service Measure (SM) is seeking field data collectors for a ongoing project surveying public transport stations in the Boston area. The work requires attention to detail, good communication, and physical stamina for daily station walking.

You will use Android devices and spreadsheets to record attributes and map routes from station entrances to platforms. We provide paid training, travel expenses, a supplied smartphone, a recommendation letter, and strong management support with growth

Qualifications

• Good physical shape with regular daily walking.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using Android devices and mobile apps.
• Experience with spreadsheet software or equivalent tools.
• Data collection experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Attend assigned stations on a daily basis.
• Use a mobile device to collect attributes at stations.
• Create pathways from station entrances to platforms.
• Collaborate with the team and adhere to training.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to details

Android devices experience

Spreadsheets experience

Good physical shape

Tools

Android devices

Spreadsheets

Job description

Company Description

Service Measure (SM) is a field data collection company founded in 2013 in New York.

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 Objective

The goal of the project is to conduct a field survey for public transport stations in order to improve the popular mapping service.

Task

The data collectors will be given specific stations on each day that they will need to attend. Surveyors will be using a mobile device to collect attributes at the station and create pathways from the station's entrance to platforms. Therefore we are looking for someone who is attentive to details and fluent with the technology.

Project duration

The project is ongoing and we are looking for a new person to join our team.

Schedule

The schedule is Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day 40 hours per week.

Requirements:

• Good physical shape (:4 hours of walking every day).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to details.
• Experience with using Android devices
• Experience with Spreadsheets or similar software
• Experience in the data collection field is a big advantage

What we provide:

• We provide a full training before the project starts (the training is paid).
• All expenses related to travel, data plan, SIM card purchase are covered.
• All necessary equipment (smartphone) is also provided by the company.
• A letter of recommendation mentioning your experience in the data collection field.
• Full management support and opportunity to grow.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.