Survey Rodman

Job Title: Survey RodmanJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Survey Rodman to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting in field survey projects, ensuring data accuracy, and maintaining equipment. This position offers a great career opportunity for someone eager to learn and grow within the survey industry.

Responsibilities

• Transmit survey data to proper files in the computer network and acquire data for field use.

• Accurately and efficiently clear lines, establish points, tape, chain, and level for field survey projects as assigned by the Crew Chief.

• Keep the crew's assigned vehicle clean, properly maintained, and stocked with necessary equipment and supplies as instructed by the Crew Chief.

• Load for transportation, clean, and store field surveying equipment used by the crew.

• Communicate and coordinate effectively with other crew members to facilitate timely and accurate completion of assigned projects.

• Observe all safety guidelines and procedures, particularly when working around traffic or on active construction sites.

• Accurately identify the various types of trees encountered while performing field survey work.

• Assist in the training of entry-level rodmen as requested.

• Cut and clear brush and trees from the line of survey.

• Perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, using hands, tools, controls, reaching with arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as lifting and/or moving up to 50-75 pounds.

• When supporting SUE work, perform heavy labor, including using a jackhammer, digging, setting up sites, driving company vehicles, and site clean-up.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform physical work in Florida elements such as heat, bugs, snakes, and spiders for 10-hour days.

• Willingness to travel out of town during the week.

• Reliability and motivation to work hard, learn, and progress in the role.

• Aptitude to learn the survey industry with good basic math skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in surveying, construction, landscaping, or another transferable trade is preferred.

Work Environment

Work is conducted outdoors, often in extreme Florida elements. Crews typically consist of 2-3 members. The workday begins at 6 am, with travel to sites in a crew truck, and concludes around 4-5 pm. Overtime is required and is compensated at 1.5x. Plenty of breaks are provided. The role involves out-of-town work, with travel and potential overnight stays from Monday to Thursday, returning on Friday. Lodging and per diem are provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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