Field Surveyor (public transport)

Lever, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Travel expenses covered

Equipment provided

Letter of recommendation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Service Measure is seeking data collectors for a field survey project at public transport stations. You will attend stations daily, use Android devices to capture data, and map pathways from station entrances to platforms. Training is provided and expenses are covered.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, good physical condition for ~4 hours of walking daily, and strong communication to document findings accurately. Part of a growing data collection team.

Qualifications

• Must be in good physical shape and able to walk roughly 4 hours daily.
• Strong communication skills for field work and reporting.
• Attention to detail for accurate data capture and signage.
• Experience using Android devices in field or survey environments.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets or similar data tools.
• Prior data collection experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Attend assigned stations daily and conduct field surveys.
• Use mobile devices to collect attributes and map routes from station entrances to platforms.
• Maintain accurate records and report findings to the project team.

Skills

Physical fitness

Communication

Attention to detail

Android experience

Spreadsheet experience

Data collection experience

Tools

Android devices

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.

The 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 would be happy to get to know you and your skills better and see how we can support each other's growth.