Pavement Collection Operator

ESP Associates, Inc.; Odessa (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with annual bonuses

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking candidates for a role involving the collection of pavement assessment and mobile LiDAR data in a dynamic Engineering, Surveying and Planning firm. The position requires extensive travel across the United States and Canada. Candidates must have strong troubleshooting skills, be goal-oriented, and possess a positive attitude. Preferred qualifications include education in surveying or related fields and proficiency in software such as ArcGIS and Google Earth. Comprehensive employee benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to work closely with peers and managers to achieve established goals.
• Must have a satisfactory driving record as per MVR policy.
• Detail-oriented to follow established mission plans and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a data collection vehicle and operate software and equipment.
• Work fluently with software for pavement assessment and mobile LiDAR data.
• Achieve daily mile goals during data collection.

Skills

Computer hardware and software troubleshooting skills

Ability to read maps and use navigation software

Goal-oriented and deadline-driven

Reliable and dependable

Good communication and teamwork skills

Education

Any level of education in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, GIS, or related field

Tools

Trimble Business Center (TBC)

RiPROCESS (RIEGL)

ArcGIS

Google Earth

Job description

ESP Associates, Inc. is currently seeking candidates to join our Pavement & Asset Inventory team. This is a great opportunity to travel, see areas of the country that you haven’t had the opportunity to visit, and grow your career with a dynamic Engineering, Surveying and Planning firm!

The selected candidate will be responsible for collecting pavement assessment data and mobile LiDAR data collected from a vehicle platform.

This position involves extensive in and out of state travel. Benefits include out of town meal/lodging expenses, overtime opportunities and competitive pay.

Working Conditions

• Extensive Travel
  • Per diem and hotel covered
• Minimum 30 days and up to 45 consecutive days at a time
• Day Shifts
  • 8 to 12 hours per day (hours typically range between 6 AM and 6 PM)
• Night Shifts (rare)
  • 8 to 10 hours per day (hours typically range between 8 PM and 6 AM)
• Driving/working inside a GIS data collection vehicle between 8 to 12 hours per shift
• Alternate driving and equipment operation duties with team member throughout each shift

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a data collection vehicle and/or operate advanced software and equipment
• Work fluently with advanced software for collection and exporting of pavement assessment and mobile LiDAR data
• Achieve daily mile goals

Qualifications

• Computer hardware and software troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read maps and use navigation software
• Must be goal‑oriented and able to meet assigned deadlines
• Ability to work closely with peers and managers to achieve established goals
• Must be reliable, dependable, and responsible
• A positive work attitude with the desire to learn
• Must be willing to travel throughout the United States and Canada for extensive periods of time
• Must be detail‑oriented to follow established mission plans, processes, and procedures
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Preferred

• Any level of education in Surveying / Geomatics, Civil Engineering, GIS, or related field
• Knowledge of the following software: Trimble Business Center (TBC), RiPROCESS (RIEGL), ArcGIS, and Google Earth
• Experience/understanding of survey and GIS practices

Benefits

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short‑Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)