Rodman (Survey Support)

About This Role

Entry-level rodman position supporting field engineers in the Nashville, TN area. You’ll work on construction and property survey crews handling layout, measurements, and basic instrument tasks. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to build a career in land surveying. Daily work is outdoors and physically active. You’ll get on-the-job training, learn to set up survey instruments, record measurements accurately, and support safe, efficient field operations. Local routes and steady work — hourly pay DOE and overtime available.

What You'll Do

• • Assist field engineers with survey instrument setup, tripod and prism placement
• • Set up, level, and maintain total stations, tripods, rods, and prisms
• • Mark and record measurements, control points, and reference lines accurately
• • Load, unload, and secure survey equipment and materials on job sites
• • Support site layout, stakes, and cutting/measurement tasks per civil drawings
• • Follow job site safety rules and help maintain a clean, organized work area

What We're Looking For

• • Basic ability to read and interpret drawings and civil plans
• • Familiarity or interest in land/property surveying and site layout
• • Comfort with physical labor: lifting gear, standing, and working outdoors
• • Strong verbal and written communication across crews and engineers
• • Experience loading/unloading material and handling tools safely
• • Basic measuring and cutting skills; attention to accurate recordkeeping

Qualifications

• • High school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
• • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• • Ability to pass a drug screen and background check
• • OSHA 10 (preferred) or willingness to obtain after hire
• • English required; Spanish or other language skills are a plus

What We Offer

• • Paid on-the-job training and opportunity for certification assistance
• • Overtime available; consistent local routes and steady hours
• • Tools and PPE provided for field work
• • Clear advancement path to chainman, instrument operator, or field engineer
• • Travel reimbursement for local job sites

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