Driver / Data Collector in Saint-Vallier / La Guiche, France

TSMG, Terry Soot Management Group, is a field data collection company that started in 2017 in Europe. It specializes in gathering data where automation falls short, from counting features and taking pictures to recording video, capturing speech and scanning spaces to support smarter decision making. The project sits with the company in Saint-Vallier, France, onsite and on a full-time basis, and the team operates across Europe and North America.

The Driver / Data Collector role is part of a project to amass high-quality visuals of streets, key points of interest, and public spaces across EU countries. Vehicles equipped with removable 360-degree cameras and LiDAR will record the surroundings, with the collected data stored on onboard solid-state drives and later used to enhance a leading online mapping platform.

Data collectors follow pre-assigned routes, concentrating on public streets, commercial areas, and points of interest. To guarantee top image quality, some locations may be revisited under favorable weather conditions. The assignments typically run 3 to 6 months, and the work is full-time within standard business hours (8 AM - 7 PM).

Routes in motion and data in the spotlight

On a typical day you’ll navigate fixed routes to capture comprehensive visuals of streets and public spaces, using vehicles that mount 360-degree cameras and LiDAR sensors. The data you collect lands on onboard SSD drives and feeds into the broader mapping project.

Attention to image quality matters, and weather can influence coverage, with occasional revisits needed to secure the best shots. This is a full-time, onsite position with the stated schedule aligned to the project’s needs.

The recruitment process for the Driver position includes a safety driving test, an interview with a recruiter, and an onboarding phase.

Must-have credentials for the wheel

• Have a valid EU driver’s license.
• Be able to clear a background check covering criminal records and driving history.
• Show at least five years behind the wheel.
• Bring professional driving experience, such as taxi, delivery, or logistics roles.
• Be fluent in English and the local language.
• Be comfortable with technology and have experience using Google Workspace tools like Gmail, Google Spreadsheets, and Google Forms.
• Have a basic grasp of vehicle mechanics.
• Demonstrate responsibility, reliability and professionalism in how you work.
• Enjoy traveling and discovering new places.
• Be familiar with the area where the project operates.

Pay, benefits and practical details

The job offers a competitive salary and thorough training that covers both practical and theoretical aspects of data collection. You’ll receive ongoing support from experienced managers and join an international team and environment.

The role is full-time and onsite in Saint-Vallier, La Guiche, France, with standard hours from 8 AM to 7 PM. The assignments typically last between 3 and 6 months, and the project includes vehicles equipped with removable 360-degree cameras and LiDAR, with data stored on onboard SSD drives for later use by the mapping platform team.

Tips for applicants

Lead your resume with your EU driver’s license, your five-plus years of driving experience, and any professional driving work you’ve done in taxi, delivery, or logistics roles. Make sure to highlight your English and local language skills up front so the team can see you fit the language requirement at a glance.

Show concrete proof of your tech skills by naming the Google tools you’ve used, Gmail, Google Sheets, and Google Forms, and describe how you’ve used them to organize routes or collect field data. If you have any basic vehicle maintenance knowledge, mention it with a quick real-world example.

In interviews, be ready for the safety driving test and discuss how you approach coverage when weather forces revisits. Have a few notes about how you would handle pre-assigned routes and maintaining high image quality across varying conditions.

When you’re asking questions, focus on the practical day-to-day: ask about typical routes you’ll cover, how often revisits occur due to weather, and what the onboarding process looks like beyond the safety test and recruiter interview. A smart question to add could be about how data quality is measured on the project and the timeline for feedback during the initial weeks.