Rodman @ Actalent

Job Title: Rodman / Survey Crew MemberJob DescriptionThis role offers a hands-on opportunity to join a growing survey and Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) company as a Rodman on a field survey crew. You will work closely with the Crew Chief and other team members to support a variety of field survey and SUE projects, performing heavy manual labor, operating equipment, and helping to ensure accurate, timely project completion. This position is ideal for a motivated, hard-working individual who enjoys working outdoors, is eager to learn the surveying trade, and is looking for a stable, long-term career with strong advancement potential.Responsibilities

• Assist the Crew Chief in completing assigned field survey projects accurately and on schedule. • Transmit survey data to the appropriate files in the computer network and acquire data needed for field use. • Clear survey lines efficiently by cutting and removing brush and trees from the line of survey. • Establish survey points, tape, chain, and level for various field survey projects as directed by the Crew Chief. • Keep the crew’s assigned vehicle clean, properly maintained, and stocked with required equipment and supplies, and promptly report any mechanical or safety issues to the Crew Chief. • Load, transport, clean, and properly store all field surveying equipment used by the crew. • Communicate and coordinate effectively with other crew members to support safe, efficient, and accurate project execution. • Observe and follow all safety guidelines and procedures, especially when working around traffic or on active construction sites. • Accurately identify various types of trees encountered during field survey work when required by the project. • Assist in training entry-level Rodmen as requested, sharing knowledge of tools, techniques, and safety practices. • Perform physically demanding tasks including standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving 50–75 pounds on a regular basis. • Support SUE work by performing heavy labor such as using a jackhammer, digging, setting up sites, operating a vacuum truck, and performing site clean-up. • Work in outdoor environments in extreme heat and weather conditions, maintaining productivity and safety. • Travel with the crew to various project locations, including out-of-town assignments requiring overnight stays during the workweek. • Work overtime as needed to support project deadlines, including early morning start times and extended days. Essential Skills

• High school education or GED. • Ability and willingness to perform heavy manual labor on a daily basis. • Ability to work outside in extreme heat and varying weather conditions, particularly in Florida. • Capability to lift, carry, and move 50 pounds or more regularly and up to 50–75 pounds as needed. • Experience working outdoors in Florida elements or similar environments. • Willingness to travel for work, including potentially extensive travel up to 5 days during the week with overnight stays. • Willingness to work overtime as required by project demands. • Basic construction, labor, landscaping, or manual labor experience. • Ability to learn surveying techniques and procedures and apply them in the field. • Reliability, strong work ethic, and motivation to learn and advance within the surveying and SUE field. • Ability to follow safety procedures and guidelines on active construction sites and around traffic. • Effective communication skills to coordinate tasks with crew members and follow instructions from the Crew Chief. Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous utility locating or survey experience is a plus. • Experience in construction, concrete work, masonry, rod busting, or similar trades is beneficial. • Background in landscaping or other outdoor manual labor roles is advantageous. • Familiarity with surveying, utility locating, and survey equipment operation is preferred. • Ability to accurately identify various tree types encountered during field work is helpful. • Interest in advancing into Survey Technician or SUE Technician roles as technical skills develop. • Comfort using or learning to use technology and computer-based systems for transmitting and retrieving survey data. • Strong commitment to safety and attention to detail in all field activities. Work EnvironmentYou will work as part of a 2–3 person survey crew based out of a field office, primarily in outdoor environments across Florida. The role involves working in extreme Florida weather conditions, including high heat, humidity, and varying terrain, often on active construction sites and near traffic. Typical hours involve reporting to the office at approximately 6:00 a.m., riding with the crew in a company truck to the job site, and working on-site until around 4:00–5:00 p.m., with overtime required and paid at 1.5x. The position requires frequent travel to project locations within a broad region, including out-of-town assignments with overnight stays from Monday through Thursday, returning by Friday; lodging and per diem are provided for these trips. You will regularly use and handle field surveying tools and equipment, such as levels, chains, tapes, jackhammers, and vacuum trucks, as well as maintain and load/unload equipment and vehicles. The environment is physically demanding, with frequent lifting, bending, kneeling, and working on uneven ground, but offers job stability, a strong backlog of work, and access to cutting-edge survey and SUE technology. The company culture emphasizes family values, minimal bureaucracy, and treating employees as individuals rather than numbers, with performance-based raises multiple times per year and clear opportunities to grow into Survey or SUE Technician roles. Dress will be typical of field construction and survey work, focusing on safety and practicality appropriate for outdoor, labor-intensive tasks. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gainesville, FL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Gainesville,FL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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.

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