National Field Data Collection Technician | 75%+ Nationwide Travel
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Wavetronix seeks two National Field Data Collection Technicians to travel across the United States after two months of paid training in Utah, collecting real‑world traffic data, setting up sensors, operating drones, and collaborating with engineering teams for roughly seven months.
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National Field Data Collection Technician
Project-Based | 2 Openings
Love road trips, technology, and hands-on work? Wavetronix is looking for two technicians to travel across the U.S. collecting real-world traffic data to help test and improve our traffic sensing technology.
After about 2 months of paid training in Utah, you'll spend roughly 7 months traveling nationwide as part of a two-person team. You'll visit intersections around the country, set up equipment, collect data, fly drones (after training), and work closely with our engineering team.
What You'll Do
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Travel throughout the U.S. as part of a two-person field team
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Drive a company vehicle and help plan travel routes
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Set up and operate traffic sensors, cameras, computers, and other equipment
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Collect, organize, and transfer field data
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Fly drones for approved data collections (training provided)
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Troubleshoot basic equipment issues
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Communicate regularly with the engineering team
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Work safely in a variety of weather and traffic conditions
What We're Looking For
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Dependable and safety-minded
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Comfortable with travel and extended hotel stays
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Willing to work outdoors in varying conditions
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Basic computer skills
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Strong attention to detail
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Able to work closely with a teammate for several months
Requirements
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High school diploma or GED
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Valid driver's license
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Able to travel extensively for approximately 9 months
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Able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally
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Ability to obtain an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate during training
Bonus Points
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Experience with technology, electronics, cameras, drones, or field work
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Experience with road travel, logistics, or outdoor work
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Current FAA Part 107 Drone License
Apply With a Friend
Know someone you'd enjoy traveling and working with? You can both apply. Each application will be considered separately, but we'll do our best to accommodate preferred travel partners when building the team.
If you're looking for a unique adventure that combines travel, technology, and hands-on work, we'd love to hear from you.
About Wavetronix
Wavetronix' purpose is to enable rewarding careers and foster personal development. We do this by creating innovative technologies that make the world's roads safer and more efficient. Our core values include putting people first and embracing a growth mindset. We encourage continuous learning and long-term growth, creating opportunities for individuals and people around them to thrive.
Wavetronix is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. Wavetronix participates in the E-Verify program.
Please note: Wavetronix may communicate with candidates via text message through our applicant tracking system (Breezy) or directly from members of our hiring team. If you prefer not to receive text communications, please opt out of text messaging within your Breezy candidate profile.
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