Public Opinion Surveyor

JLM Staffing

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Los Angeles, CA, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description

National leader in transportation research is actively seeking a dynamic team to gather data for an important transportation project in the downtown Los Angeles.  Looking for energetic and friendly people to survey bus riders. 

This is a short-term project expected to run for approximately one month.  Shifts will be available between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM.  You will be expected to work between 24-40 hours during the project.  Candidates who are selected for the position will receive paid training.  You will gain valuable resume building experience in conducting primary research.

 

Key Job Functions:

  • Interviewers will collect information from bus riders to secure their opinions on a variety of topics
  • The position involves distributing/collecting surveys and assisting people in completing the survey
  • Interviewers will record information including time, passenger refusals and overall passenger counts
  • Surveys are standardized by project. Data must be collected as required to ensure that responses are captured accurately and in accordance with specified survey parameters. 
  • Interviewers are required to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

  • Be able to stand for extended periods of time
  • Be able to carry/lift 10 lbs
  • Be able to walk on moving vehicles and to climb stairs
  • Be able to speak clearly, communicate effectively and read with corrected vision. 
  • Have legible handwriting
  • Present a professional appearance
  • Must have strong customer service skills
  • Must be able to follow written and oral directions
  • Must be able to ride without motion sickness or incontinence
  • Must wear or carry a watch or reliable timepiece while working
  • Must have a car or other means of reliable transportation to get to report location
  • Must be 18 or older

+Paid Training

Compensation: $12 / hour

Openings: 2

Seasonal work

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Conduct surveys of bus riders, collect data, and ensure accurate responses for transportation research.

Job title

Public Opinion Surveyor

Experience level

entry level

Industry

transportation research

Location requirements

Los Angeles, CA, remote work not allowed

Salary

$12 / hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

customer servicecommunicationreadingfollowing directionsprofessional appearance

Preferred skills

none

Specializations

surveyingdata collectionpublic opinion
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Los Angeles, CA, USA

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