Role at a Glance
TSMG is hiring a full-time Driver and Data Collector in Saint-Mars-d'Égrenne to capture street-level 360° imagery for a major global mapping platform. Missions run 3–6 months, with daylight working hours (08:00–19:00). Hard requirements: a valid EU driver's licence, a spotless driving record, 5+ years of driving, and a professional driving background. Salary is described as competitive; no specific figure has been disclosed by the employer.
What This Role Involves
As a Driver and Data Collector for TSMG, you will operate a purpose-built vehicle fitted with removable 360° cameras and LiDAR sensors, systematically covering pre-assigned routes across designated EU zones to capture comprehensive, high-resolution street-level imagery. While routes are planned by the project team, your on-the-ground judgment — deciding when conditions warrant revisiting a stretch for better lighting or weather — directly determines dataset quality. All captured data is written to onboard SSD drives and later processed to enhance a widely used online mapping service.
About Terry Soot Management Group (TSMG)
Founded in Europe in 2017, TSMG was built to solve a specific gap in data infrastructure: gathering real-world field data in environments where automation cannot operate. The company deploys ground teams across Europe and North America to collect granular on-the-ground intelligence — photography, video, voice recordings, feature counts, and LiDAR scans — that powers decision-making for major technology and mapping clients. TSMG operates as lean, internationally distributed crews and continuously expands into new geographic projects across the continent.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Drive pre-defined routes covering public streets, commercial districts, and points of interest within the assigned coverage zone
- Operate vehicle-mounted 360° cameras and LiDAR sensors to capture full-coverage street-level imagery
- Monitor capture quality in real time and use field judgment to flag or re-run segments under suboptimal conditions
- Manage onboard SSD storage — ensuring data is correctly recorded and handed off per project protocols
- Log progress and communicate updates using GSuite tools (Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Forms)
- Coordinate with experienced project managers to adjust routes or schedules as conditions require
- Perform routine vehicle checks and respond to minor mechanical issues encountered in the field
Must-Have Requirements
- Valid driver's licence issued by an EU member state
- Clean criminal record and spotless driving history — no disqualifications or serious infractions
- Minimum 5 years of active driving experience
- Professional driving background such as taxi, delivery, courier, or logistics work
- Fluency in English and the local language of the deployment region
- Practical comfort with GSuite: Gmail, Google Sheets, and Google Forms for daily reporting
- Working knowledge of basic automotive mechanics
- Solid familiarity with the local roads and geography of the target operations area
Nice to Have
- Prior experience in field data collection, street surveying, or mapping projects
- Genuine enthusiasm for travel and adapting to varied locations across extended missions
- Ability to stay focused and productive across long driving days in changing conditions
Skills Breakdown
This is a mid-level field operations role where professional driving ability and local road knowledge are the primary competencies — not software or engineering skills. The must-haves function as binary gates: no EU licence, no professional driving history, or a marked record means no hire. GSuite fluency is a genuine daily-use requirement, not a formality — drivers are expected to file route logs and raise issues digitally every shift. The nice-to-haves (survey experience, adaptability, comfort with travel) matter for multi-month mission endurance rather than technical qualification.
Salary & Compensation
The employer describes compensation as competitive but has not disclosed a specific salary figure or range in the job posting. JobForMe does not estimate or fabricate pay data — if compensation is a key decision factor, raise it directly with the TSMG recruiter, which is a confirmed step in the hiring process. What is stated: this is a full-time engagement for the duration of the mission, and TSMG covers the cost of a comprehensive training programme — both practical and theoretical — for all hired candidates at no cost to the hire.
What TSMG Offers
- Competitive salary (exact figure not published by the employer)
- Comprehensive onboarding and training programme covering the practical and theoretical sides of field data collection
- Ongoing support from experienced project managers throughout the duration of the mission
- Exposure to an international team and cross-border project environment
- Varied, project-driven work that extends well beyond standard driving duties
Location & Work Arrangement
This is a fully on-site role operating in and around Saint-Mars-d'Égrenne, France. Working hours run from 08:00 to 19:00 on a full-time basis. Missions typically last 3 to 6 months depending on the geographic scope of the assigned coverage zone. No remote or hybrid arrangement is available for this position. The job posting makes no mention of visa sponsorship or relocation assistance — candidates must hold a valid EU-issued driver's licence, which implies the right to work within the EU is a prerequisite.