Job: Geo-Mapping Driver
Contract Length: 1 - 6 months
Location: Oxford, Mississippi, USA
Employment Type: Self-employed (1099) contract. You will be responsible for your own tax reporting under self-employment.
Project Overview
We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Geo-Mapping Driver to participate in a crucial project to update and expand street-level imagery coverage in your local area. This is a unique opportunity to work with one of the world's leading tech businesses and directly contribute to a globally used mapping product by capturing high-quality, street-level imagery.
A fully equipped, specialized imagery capture vehicle will be provided. All gas expenses for the project will be reimbursed.
Mandatory Travel & Logistics Requirements
This role requires frequent, mandatory travel, often with short notice, as a critical component of the job.
- Vehicle Collection: You must be willing and able to travel (which may include taking a flight) to an external location to pick up and/or drop off a specialized mapping vehicle. Being comfortable with air travel is required.
- Reimbursement & Pay: All travel time, including flights and travel to and from the vehicle pickup/drop-off location, is paid. All necessary expenses, including airfare, ground transportation, and fuel/gas, will be covered and reimbursed.
- Mapping Assignments: When mapping assignments are outside your assigned home city, there is an expectation for overnight stays (hotel mode). All associated lodging and meal expenses will be covered by the company.
- Return Trip: You must be comfortable driving the specialized mapping vehicle back to your assigned home city after collection.
Key Responsibilities
As a Geo-Mapping Driver, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the advanced imaging equipment and vehicle:
- Operate a vehicle equipped with high-resolution cameras and computing systems for the purpose of capturing imagery.
- Execute assigned routes safely and efficiently on all public roads within your designated territory, strictly adhering to pre-defined schedules.
- Meet specific daily and weekly KM distance targets and maintain strict image quality standards set by the client.
- Conduct daily safety checks, including a mandatory breathalyzer test before starting work to ensure fitness to drive.
- Report any technical malfunctions or mechanical issues with the specialized equipment or vehicle immediately.
- Accurately and promptly complete all required daily and weekly reports (e.g., progress, quality control, time logs).
- Perform routine daily and weekly vehicle maintenance checks.
- Represent the project professionally when interacting with members of the public, always maintaining a courteous and calm demeanor.
- Be physically comfortable with tasks that require accessing the roof of the vehicle to access or adjust the camera equipment.
Requirements
- Must reside in or near the specified area.
- A commitment to the full contract period is required.
- A full, clean U.S. driving license is required.
- A clear criminal record is mandatory; successful candidates must pass a background check.
- Must be able to pass a daily breathalyzer test before the start of each shift.
- Ability to secure safe, overnight parking for the provided specialized vehicle (a locked garage or secure parking).
- Flexibility with working hours is necessary, as driving schedules may change due to unfavorable weather, poor lighting, or other unforeseen conditions.
- Must possess a smartphone and data plan to facilitate mandatory daily and weekly reporting.
- Availability to occasionally work and stay overnight away from home within the region is a requirement (hotel accommodation and food will be provided).
- Previous professional driving experience is highly preferred.