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Description
Field Data Collector (Seasonal / Field-Based)
Started in 2000, Magnolia River Services, Inc. (Magnolia River) is a national provider of technology enabled professional and field services to major utilities in the gas, electric and water markets. Magnolia River has grown from a family-owned regional business with roots in the southeast to more than 1000 employees with operations in over 40 states. We’re focused on providing our clients, the very best consulting, engineering, inspection, and GIS, services the industry has to offer. We specialize in integrating technology into our services that save our clients time and money.
We are seeking reliable and detail-oriented Field Data Collectors to support a project focused on gathering residential infrastructure data across Florida. In this role, you will travel to designated neighborhoods to observe and document property-related features from publicly accessible areas as well as access designated private property areas where customer authorization has been secured by the client.
This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working independently, being outdoors, and contributing to data-driven projects.
What You’ll Do
Description
Field Data Collector (Seasonal / Field-Based)
Started in 2000, Magnolia River Services, Inc. (Magnolia River) is a national provider of technology enabled professional and field services to major utilities in the gas, electric and water markets. Magnolia River has grown from a family-owned regional business with roots in the southeast to more than 1000 employees with operations in over 40 states. We’re focused on providing our clients, the very best consulting, engineering, inspection, and GIS, services the industry has to offer. We specialize in integrating technology into our services that save our clients time and money.
We are seeking reliable and detail-oriented Field Data Collectors to support a project focused on gathering residential infrastructure data across Florida. In this role, you will travel to designated neighborhoods to observe and document property-related features from publicly accessible areas as well as access designated private property areas where customer authorization has been secured by the client.
This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working independently, being outdoors, and contributing to data-driven projects.
What You’ll Do
- Visit assigned residential areas and collect field data based on defined project requirements
- Document observable property features using a mobile device or data collection tool
- Accurately input and submit collected data in a timely manner
- Follow project guidelines to ensure consistency, completeness and quality of data
- Communicate progress, issues and any field challenges to the project team
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Comfortable working independently in a field-based environment
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally
- Basic proficiency with smartphones or tablets for data entry
- Good time management and organizational skills
- Ability to walk for extended periods and work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Prior experience in field data collection, surveying, inspections, or similar work
- Familiarity with GPS tools, mapping applications, or mobile data collection platforms
- Experience working with standardized data collection forms or quality requirements
- Competitive hourly rate (based on experience)
- Flexible schedule (daytime hours preferred)
- Flexible, independent work environment
- Opportunity to gain experience in field data and infrastructure projects
- Potential for future project opportunities