Pavement Collection Operator

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) #J-18808-Ljbffr ESP Associates, Inc.