Survey Rodman/Instrument Man

About This Role

Join a civil highway and bridge construction crew in Louisville, KY as a Survey Rodman/Instrument Man. This is an entry-level helper position paying $20/hr for a consistent 50-hour workweek (Monday–Friday). You will work on major infrastructure projects with steady hours and a clear path to move up in the surveying trade. We will train the right candidate and provide hands-on mentorship in field surveying tasks, instrument operation, and site layout. This is a long-term project with the potential to transfer to other projects after completion. Note: No per diem or travel assistance is provided at this time.

What You'll Do

• • Assist the instrument man with setup and operation of total stations, levels, and GPS equipment.
• • Hold rod/grade and perform stakeout and layout per civil drawings and project stake plans.
• • Read and interpret construction and civil drawings to verify layout points and elevations.
• • Record measurements and field notes accurately; maintain and deliver survey data to the crew.
• • Maintain and care for survey instruments, prisms, rods and hand tools; transport equipment to/from site.
• • Follow site safety plans, flagging/traffic control protocols, and directions from crew leads and inspectors.

What We're Looking For

• • Basic understanding of drawing reading/interpretation and civil plan layout or willingness to learn on the job.
• • Hands-on experience or interest in land surveying, site layout, and general construction work.
• • Ability to perform physical labor in outdoor conditions — standing, lifting, walking over rough ground.
• • Good attention to detail, dependable attendance, and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• • Comfortable using basic hand tools and recording measurements; prior exposure to GPS/total station a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• • High school diploma or GED preferred.
• • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to Louisville jobsite.
• • Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check if required.
• • Comfortable working outdoors in all weather and lifting up to 50 lbs regularly.
• • Basic math and measurement skills; able to read tape measures, levels, and simple plans.
• • Willing to obtain OSHA 10 or other site-required safety certifications when requested.

What We Offer

• • $20.00 per hour for a 50-hour workweek, Monday–Friday schedule for consistent hours.
• • On-the-job hands-on training and mentorship to advance into instrument man/crew leader roles.
• • Work on major civil highway and bridge infrastructure with long-term project duration and transfer opportunities.
• • Clear path for advancement in the surveying trade; practical field experience that builds toward certified roles.
• • Safe, supervised jobsite environment with direction from experienced survey crew members.

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