Field Data Collector

Company Overview

Aggregate Resource Industries, Inc. (ARI) is a leading mining and construction services contractor headquartered in Springfield, Oregon. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for the mining and construction industries, including rock drilling, blasting, and crushing operations throughout the United States. Our commitment to safety, innovation, and quality has established ARI as a trusted partner for mining and construction projects nationwide.

Position Overview:

The Field Data Collector supports drilling, blasting, and quarry operations by collecting accurate field data through drone flights, bore tracking, and drill pattern layout. This role travels to prospective, active, and recently completed jobsites to capture and deliver reliable spatial data used by engineering and operations teams for planning, verification, and production support. The Field Data Collector works independently in the field while maintaining close coordination with drilling, blasting, engineering, and operations personnel to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient project execution.

Schedule

- Full-time position.

Work Location

- Dispatched from Springfield, OR with field-based work and overnight travel.

Compensation

- Wage Range: $70,000.00-$100,000.00 per year, depending on experience.

- Full benefits package available for full-time employees.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

- Experience: Background in construction, field operations, mining, surveying support, utilities, environmental field work, or similar outdoor/industrial environments preferred.

- Certification: FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe.

- Technical Skills: Strong technical aptitude with confidence using technology daily in a field environment; ability to learn and adapt to new systems is essential.

- Field Work: Ability to work outdoors in active industrial environments and travel to multiple jobsites.

- Driver License: Valid driver’s license with no more than three moving violations and/or chargeable accidents in the last three years and no DUIIs.

- Travel: Ability and willingness to travel regularly to multiple jobsites, including occasional overnight travel.

- Background Check: ATF background check required in compliance with federal regulations.

- Drug Test and Physical: Pre-employment drug test and physical required; random and post-accident testing conducted in accordance with company policy.

Additional Skills Required

- Values-Driven: Embodies ARI’s values of integrity, teamwork, grit, and continuous improvement.

- Self-Motivation and Initiative: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while following established procedures and priorities.

- Attention to Detail: Accurately follows instructions and processes to ensure reliable field data collection and reporting.

- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members.

- Teamwork: Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.

- Problem-Solving Abilities: Identifies field issues and communicates practical solutions or observations to supervisors and team members.

- Technical Proficiency: Strong technical skills and comfort with using and learning new technologies and software tools related to surveying and blast design.

- Customer Service Orientation: Ability to interact professionally with clients, understanding their needs and providing exceptional service and support.

Key Job Responsibilities

- Drone Operations: Conducts drone flights at prospective, active, and completed jobsites to collect aerial imagery, video, and mapping data, utilizes rover to collect ground survey points.

- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Compliance: Plans and executes UAV missions in compliance with FAA Part 107, MSHA/OSHA regulations, and site-specific safety requirements.

- Field Data Collection: Collects accurate field data using GPS equipment, rovers, and approved data collection methods.

- Data Management: Uploads, processes, and organizes survey and drone data for engineering and operations use.

- Bore Tracking: Performs bore tracking to verify drilled hole depth, alignment, and deviation.

- Drill Pattern Layout: Lays out drill hole locations using approved plans and surveying tools to support blast design and execution.

- Field Coordination: Communicates layout information, observations, and findings clearly to drilling and blasting crews.

- Equipment Maintenance: Maintains survey, drone, and field equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.

- Additional Duties: Perform other duties to contribute to the company’s overall success.

Safety

- Safety commitment: Maintains a safety-first mindset and consistently follows all safety policies, procedures, and regulations to help ensure a safe work environment for self and others.

Physical Demands

- Extended Work Hours: Frequently working 12–14-hour workdays.

- Mobility: Walking and climbing on uneven ground and surfaces.

- Physical endurance: Ability to work for extended periods in physical conditions.

- Lifting and carrying: Carrying, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.

- Outdoor exposure: This position is performed outdoors and is exposed to weather elements such as snow, rain, and extreme cold/high temperatures.

Benefits

- Paid Time Off

- Paid Holidays

- Company Paid Lodging When working on jobs that require more than 1.5 hours of one-way travel, ARI arranges and covers 100% of lodging accommodations.

- Paid travel-time

- Health Insurance We offer health insurance at a cost of $59/month for the employee portion of the basic plan. We also offer buy up plan options that have lower deductibles.

- Vision Insurance We cover 100% of vision premiums

- Dental Insurance We offer Dental insurance through Cigna and cover a portion of the employee premium for dental benefits.

- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employees are given the option to contribute a portion of their earnings, pre-tax, into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). They can use the funds contributed to their account to pay for qualified medical or dependent care expenses that are not covered by insurance.

- Voluntary Insurance We offer a voluntary insurance program for Critical Illness, Accident Protection, Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance.

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) With this benefit program, employees and members of their household can receive free, confidential counseling servicesto help work through both personal and professional issues.

- 401k We match 100% of the first 3% of your salary that you contribute, and 50% of the amount that exceeds 3%, up to 5% of your annual earnings. In addition, ARI may make a profit-sharing contribution to your account at the end of the plan year.

ARI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or other bases prohibited by applicable law.