How to hire a survey rodman

How to hire a survey rodman, step by step

Here's a step-by-step survey rodman hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a survey rodman job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new survey rodman
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a survey rodman, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A survey rodman's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, survey rodmen from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of survey rodmen.

   Type of Survey Rodman	Description	Hourly rate
   Survey Rodman	Surveying and mapping technicians collect data and make maps of the Earth’s surface. Surveying technicians visit sites to take measurements of the land... Show more	$14-32
   Instrument Operator	Instrument operators assist a construction or surveying crew in the assessment of topography. The operators provide assistance in clearing obstructions from any instrument... Show more	$13-29
   Instrument Person	An instrument person is also called a survey party chief. They are responsible for preparing and conducting surveys before a particular land is constructed and developed... Show more	$14-30

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • GPS
   • Survey Equipment
   • Hand Tools
   • Construction Sites
   • Survey Instruments
   • Construction Projects
   • Robotic
   • Trimble Gps
   • Asphalt
   • As-Built Surveys
   • Survey Points
   • Property Corners
   • Property Boundaries
   • Electronic Distance Measuring

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   Responsibilities:

   • Locate existing oil and gas pipelines and GPS survey for propose construction projects.
   • Observe general weather and visibility conditions, and operate survey computers and theodolites during training and overseas deployments.
   • Observe general weather and visibility conditions, and operate survey computers and theodolites during training and overseas deployments.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your survey rodman job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A survey rodman can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, survey rodmen' average salary in minnesota is 47% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level survey rodmen 55% less than senior-level survey rodmen.
   • Certifications. A survey rodman with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a survey rodman's salary.

   Average survey rodman salary

   $45,729yearly

   $21.99 hourly rate

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   Entry-level survey rodman salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a survey rodman job description

   A job description for a survey rodman role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a survey rodman job description:

   Survey rodman job description example

   The Survey/Geospatial Division of Colliers Engineering & Design is expanding again! If you are interested in working with the most advanced technologies, using the latest equipment available in the market and provided a full suite of company benefits, then Colliers wants you!
   Responsibilities • Assist the Party Chief and/or Instrument Man as instructed.
   • Never leave the equipment unattended.
   • Loads all needed equipment into the vehicles before heading out to the various properties that the crew will survey during the day. Unloads the specified equipment into the crew designated area to allow for daily inventory of the crew equipment.
   • Help maintain all equipment in good working order and to notify the appropriate staff member(s) when equipment needs repair or replacement.
   • Clear any brush or trees away from the survey line.
   • Measures how far different points are from each other, using a tape or electronic equipment.
   • Helps with the various pieces of survey equipment
   • Search for section corners, property irons, and survey points.
   • Holding the prism pole steady for the surveyor to help determine elevations of different points. Using a level, the rodman will place the rod vertically in place - or plumb it - to ensure a correct starting point for the next measurement.
   • Lay out stakes to prepare for horizontal and vertical survey measurements. Qualifications • Must be physically able to work long hours and carry heavy loads.
   • Possess good interpersonal skills, and effective written and oral communication skills.
   • Attendance, punctuality, organization, reliability, and eagerness to learn are essential requirements.
   • Must be able to work in inclement weather.
   • A valid driver's license and clean driving record required. MVR will be checked and monitored. Requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program. What We Offer At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities. This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week. We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities. Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!

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5. Post your job

   To find the right survey rodman for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with survey rodmen they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit survey rodmen who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your survey rodman job on Zippia to find and recruit survey rodman candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit survey rodmen, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new survey rodman

   Once you have selected a candidate for the survey rodman position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new survey rodman. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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