What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Data Collection position at Katapult Engineering?
Member of the Field Services Team
Job Summary
Katapult is a leading software development firm specializing in engineering solutions that provide reliable utilities for people. We are seeking talented people who want to do better in their work and in the world. We are specifically looking for an individual who enjoys working outside and spending time in a car. This entry-level position will be responsible for collecting field data of utility poles with some additional office work to support the data collection process. Applicants are expected to work a minimum of 36 hours per week consisting of a couple of hours of driving in PA and several miles of walking down pole lines to collect photo data for engineering utility poles. Drive time from the office to the job site is paid. A company vehicle is provided and meals and gas are paid for by the company. Full-time benefited and temporary non-benefited positions available and will be based out of Katapult’s office in Dillsburg, PA.
Expected Job Roles
Job Summary
Katapult is a leading software development firm specializing in engineering solutions that provide reliable utilities for people. We are seeking talented people who want to do better in their work and in the world. We are specifically looking for an individual who enjoys working outside and spending time in a car. This entry-level position will be responsible for collecting field data of utility poles with some additional office work to support the data collection process. Applicants are expected to work a minimum of 36 hours per week consisting of a couple of hours of driving in PA and several miles of walking down pole lines to collect photo data for engineering utility poles. Drive time from the office to the job site is paid. A company vehicle is provided and meals and gas are paid for by the company. Full-time benefited and temporary non-benefited positions available and will be based out of Katapult’s office in Dillsburg, PA.
Expected Job Roles
- Data Collection Services
- Driving to various locations in PA for data collection
- Collecting photo data of utility poles
- Classification of Field Data (Photo First)
- Data Processing
- Scraping data from gathered photos
- Assigning node information
- Embody Katapult’s core values (create maximum value, people matter, a growth mindset, & fair exchange)
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record
- Ability to work independently or as part of a 2-person crew
- Physical stamina to walk several miles multiple times per week in a variety of weather conditions
- Ability to develop a base level of proficiency to use our proprietary engineering software (Katapult Pro) to accomplish tasks related to the data collection process. Click here to create a free read-only account to view a demo job in Katapult Pro
- Full-time benefitted positions receive the following benefits:
- Quarterly bonus system
- Profit sharing
- 401k retirement program
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave, family care leave, parental leave, & jury duty)
- Additional weekly PTO
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Temporary positions for a period of up to 6 months of employment
- Temporary positions may also qualify for our 401k retirement program
- Temporary positions do not qualify for insurance benefits or PTO benefits
- Opportunity for overtime hours and overtime pay at 1.5x rate
- Drive time from the office to the job site is paid
- Use of a Katapult vehicle for work-related use
- Meal stipend