Rodman

MasTec Civil•Saint Augustine Beach, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

MasTec Civil is seeking a Rodman to assist the Party Chief with construction, topographic, right-of-way, and control survey tasks. The role involves working in the field with surveying instruments and technology to support layout, measurement, and recording of land and construction features. The position is based in St. Augustine, Florida, as indicated by the posting, and is onsite. The Rodman holds rods at designated points to help determine elevations and lay out stakes, prepares survey areas, measures distances, marks points, and assists with loading and preparing equipment. The role also supports calculations and the use of surveying instruments and GPS to determine locations and terrain characteristics, records survey results, and helps maintain instrument accuracy. The employee is expected to work safely, professionally, punctually, and collaboratively, meet project schedules and budgets, and continue developing surveying skills. MasTec Civil is a heavy highway contractor specializing in complex transportation projects, including roadways, bridges, interchanges, mass transit, and tolling facilities. The company describes sustainability and safety as foundational to its culture and offers career growth opportunities.

Requirements

At least 1 year of construction-field experience with layout or survey responsibilities, or equivalent experience in a similar craft.
Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, and procedure manuals.
Perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals in all units of measure.
Developing knowledge of layout and survey work.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

Hold level or stadia rods at designated points to help determine elevations and lay out stakes for mapping, construction, land, and other surveys; place and drive stakes at specified elevations.
Cut and clear brush, trees, or other obstructions from survey lines.
Measure distances between survey points using steel or cloth tape or a surveyor’s chain.
Mark measuring points with markers, paint sticks, tacks, scratches, or stakes.
Load and unload equipment and prepare for daily jobs.
Help calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other terrain or installation characteristics.
Determine longitudes and latitudes of features and boundaries using theodolites, transits, levels, and satellite-based GPS.
Record survey results, including land shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions.
Adjust surveying instruments to maintain their accuracy.
Take on other assigned activities and responsibilities.
Seek additional work or help others complete assignments after completing regular work.
Continually sharpen surveying skills and improve understanding of surveying.
Be punctual and conduct oneself professionally around clients and coworkers.
Meet project schedules and budgets.
Take reasonable care for personal and others’ health and safety, working toward MasTec Civil’s Zero Injury principles.

Benefits

Compensation starting at $23 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increases.
401(k) with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with plan choice and coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, and pet insurance.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Bereavement leave.
Military leave, including differential pay and benefits continuation.
Employee Assistance Program.
Short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
Group legal plan.