Conductor / Recolector de datos en Astorga, España
Job description
About the role
This position represents a field data collection driver opportunity located in Astorga, where your primary mission involves capturing the visual reality of European streets for mapping purposes. You will operate specialized vehicles equipped with advanced sensor arrays to document public environments through imagery and video. The role requires a high level of vigilance behind the wheel to ensure safety while managing complex recording equipment. You will translate everyday urban movement into structured geographic data that powers digital map platforms used by millions. This contract offers a fixed term engagement spanning three to six months within standard full-time business hours. Success in this role depends on your ability to follow precise routes while maintaining rigorous standards for image quality. You will be an essential link between the physical landscape and the digital mapping ecosystem.
Key facts
What you'll do
Execute assigned scanning routes through Astorga streets and public zones using instrumented vehicles.
Capture high definition imagery that meets strict clarity benchmarks for commercial and public spaces.
Record synchronized video segments and verbal inputs to enrich the visual documentation of each area.
Document commercial zones and points of interest to ensure comprehensive geographic representation.
Perform material reviews on board systems to verify the quality and completeness of captured data.
Transfer validated datasets to secure storage drives integrated within the vehicle platform.
Collaborate closely with remote mapping teams to align footage with global platform specifications.
Conduct routine inspections and care for vehicle sensors and tools to maintain operational reliability.
Adapt travel schedules to optimize data capture during favorable weather and lighting conditions.
Support project objectives by consistently meeting daily coverage targets for streets and public realms.
Implement safety protocols while navigating urban environments to protect pedestrians and crew members.
Utilize onboard computers and solid state drives to manage the archival process for collected material.
Demonstrate flexibility to accept reassignments when environmental factors require route adjustments.
Contribute to the integrity of the online mapping platform through accurate and detailed visual records.
Requirements
You hold a valid driver license appropriate for standard vehicles used in field data collection operations.
You possess the capacity to dedicate several months to on site data gathering activities in the Astorga region.
You can reliably adhere to the fixed working schedule from eight in the morning to nineteen in the evening.
You accept the possibility of assignments across multiple European locations while being based in Astorga.
You maintain a clean safety record that demonstrates responsible driving behavior during professional duties.
You are able to manage technical recording equipment while focusing on the road and surrounding traffic.
You comply with all local regulations regarding vehicle operation and data protection in public spaces.
You communicate effectively to coordinate with team members and mapping specialists remotely.
Nice to have
This category is not specified.
Practical notes
Working hours are full time within standard business hours from 8:00 to 19:00.
The selection process for the data collection driver position includes the following stages: a safe driving test, an interview with the recruiter, and an onboarding process.
The project duration varies based on the scope of work required in each data collection area, with average assignments involving three to six months of active work.
Data collectors will follow pre assigned routes, concentrating on public streets, commercial zones, and points of interest.
Some areas may require additional visits during favorable weather conditions to ensure maximum image quality.
Data is stored on board computers using solid state drives and later used to enhance one of the leading online mapping platforms globally.
You coordinate safe travel through towns while capturing visual proof for mapping partners, turning moving footage into clear decisions for an online map system.