Mobile Mapping Specialist (Driver) – San Francisco
Mobile Mapping Specialist (Driver) – San Francisco
About Us
As the global pioneer in nature-based smart-city solutions, greehill helps cities around the world become more sustainable and more resilient against climate change. We lead in applying smart city technologies, such as the latest remote sensing and machine learning, to green urban assets. With our cloud-based platform, cities improve the well-being of their citizens through a greener, healthier, safer, and more resilient urban environment while reducing operational costs. We currently operate offices in Budapest, Berlin, Singapore, San Francisco, and Paris.
Role Overview
This is a temporary, full-time position with greehill as a Mobile Mapping Specialist. You will operate one of our survey vehicles alongside our scanner operators, capturing street-level LiDAR and imagery data of the city's street trees. The vehicle is equipped with an RTK GNSS system and Mobile Laser Scanners (MLS). This short-term, hands-on assignment lets you work with cutting-edge geospatial and remote sensing technology.
Assignment Details
Role: Mobile Mapping Specialist (Driver), temporary non-exempt (hourly) employee of greehill
Location: San Francisco, CA (local candidates only; no relocation, travel, or accommodation provided)
Schedule: 5 days per week, days are flexible
Duration: Starts as early as Wednesday, October 7, 2026, and runs through October 31, 2026
Rate: $30/hour (approx. $1,200/week at 40 hours)
Key Responsibilities
Drive the survey vehicle safely on planned routes at capture speed through San Francisco streets, parks, and complex urban layouts.
Plan and adjust routes to get complete coverage of assigned streets.
Monitor data capture, and flag gaps or quality issues in the field.
Work with the scanner operator on system setup, checks, and the daily data handoff.
Help prepare daily scanning operations.
Help with basic care and setup of the vehicle and scanning equipment.
Handle and transport high-value technical equipment securely.
Communicate professionally with local authorities or traffic control when needed, with full support from our team.
Requirements
At least 2 years of hands-on experience operating sensor-equipped vehicles (such as autonomous or mobile mapping vehicles) on city streets, including field data collection and troubleshooting of vehicle-mounted sensor and computing systems
Must be at least 25 years old
A valid California driver's license (Class C) and a clean driving record
At least 5 years of active driving experience
Very good knowledge of San Francisco streets and traffic
A safety-conscious, responsible, and adaptable driving style
Good English communication skills
Authorization to work in the United States
Nice to Have
Experience in professional driving, delivery, rideshare, or field logistics
Experience handling or transporting high-value equipment
A background in technical, transportation, or environmental fields
What We Offer
A chance to contribute to a high-impact product for managing urban forests and adapting cities to climate change
On-the-job training with cutting-edge tools such as LiDAR remote sensing
Work alongside an international, open-minded team of passionate green-tech experts
- Department
- Production (GIS)
- Location
- San Francisco