As a Survey Rod Person, you'll be on the front lines of exciting land, construction, utility, and geospatial projects. From urban redevelopment zones to remote natural landscapes, you'll collect ...
As a Survey Rod Person, you'll be on the front lines of exciting land, construction, utility, and geospatial projects. From urban redevelopment zones to remote natural landscapes, you'll collect ...
Survey Rod Person
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
As a Survey Rod Person, you'll be on the front lines of exciting land, construction, utility, and geospatial projects. From urban redevelopment zones to remote natural landscapes, you'll collect ...
Survey Rod Person
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
As a Survey Rod Person, you'll be on the front lines of exciting land, construction, utility, and geospatial projects. From urban redevelopment zones to remote natural landscapes, you'll collect ...
Survey Technician
Chandler, AZ · On-site
Perform duties of a Rod Person and/or Instrument Person on a direct-hire survey crew; operates the survey instrument(s), rod, staff, GNSS rover, and other survey implements as required in accordance ...
Survey Technician
Chandler, AZ · On-site
Perform duties of a Rod Person and/or Instrument Person on a direct-hire survey crew; operates the survey instrument(s), rod, staff, GNSS rover, and other survey implements as required in accordance ...
Survey Technician
Chandler, AZ · On-site
Perform duties of a Rod Person and/or Instrument Person on a direct-hire survey crew; operates the survey instrument(s), rod, staff, GNSS rover, and other survey implements as required in accordance ...
Survey Technician
Chandler, AZ · On-site
Perform duties of a Rod Person and/or Instrument Person on a direct-hire survey crew; operates the survey instrument(s), rod, staff, GNSS rover, and other survey implements as required in accordance ...
Survey Technician
Chandler, AZ · On-site
Perform duties of a Rod Person and/or Instrument Person on a direct-hire survey crew; operates the survey instrument(s), rod, staff, GNSS rover, and other survey implements as required in accordance ...
Survey Technician
Chandler, AZ · On-site
Perform duties of a Rod Person and/or Instrument Person on a direct-hire survey crew; operates the survey instrument(s), rod, staff, GNSS rover, and other survey implements as required in accordance ...
Ironworker - Yuma
Yuma, AZ · On-site
$20 - $26.25/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Quick apply
Ironworker - Yuma
Yuma, AZ · On-site
$20 - $26.25/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Ironworker - COOLIDGE
$21.75 - $28.75/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Ironworker - COOLIDGE
$21.75 - $28.75/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Other qualifications and combinations of skills may be considered at discretion of ROD and/or Divisional Vice President * Collaboration is a much to be successful in this role. You will be working ...
Other qualifications and combinations of skills may be considered at discretion of ROD and/or Divisional Vice President * Collaboration is a much to be successful in this role. You will be working ...
Ironworker - Sonoita
Sonoita, AZ · On-site
$22 - $28.75/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Quick apply
Ironworker - Sonoita
Sonoita, AZ · On-site
$22 - $28.75/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Ironworker - Naco
$19.75 - $25.75/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Ironworker - Naco
$19.75 - $25.75/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Ironworker - Naco
Naco, AZ · On-site
$19.75 - $25.75/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Ironworker - Naco
Naco, AZ · On-site
$19.75 - $25.75/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Ironworker - Yuma
$20 - $26.25/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Ironworker - Yuma
$20 - $26.25/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Ironworker - COOLIDGE
Coolidge, AZ · On-site
$21.75 - $28.75/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Quick apply
Ironworker - COOLIDGE
Coolidge, AZ · On-site
$21.75 - $28.75/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Ironworker - Douglas
Douglas, AZ · On-site
$21.25 - $27.75/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Ironworker - Douglas
Douglas, AZ · On-site
$21.25 - $27.75/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Ironworker - Sonoita
Sonoita, AZ · On-site
$22 - $28.75/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Ironworker - Sonoita
Sonoita, AZ · On-site
$22 - $28.75/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Ironworker - Yuma
Yuma, AZ · On-site
$20 - $26.25/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Ironworker - Yuma
Yuma, AZ · On-site
$20 - $26.25/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Ironworker - COOLIDGE
Coolidge, AZ · On-site
$21.75 - $28.75/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Ironworker - COOLIDGE
Coolidge, AZ · On-site
$21.75 - $28.75/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Ironworker - Douglas
Douglas, AZ · On-site
$21.25 - $27.75/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Quick apply
Ironworker - Douglas
Douglas, AZ · On-site
$21.25 - $27.75/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Ironworker - Tucson
Tucson, AZ · On-site
$20 - $26.25/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Quick apply
Ironworker - Tucson
Tucson, AZ · On-site
$20 - $26.25/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Ironworker - Naco
Naco, AZ · On-site
$19.75 - $25.75/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Quick apply
Ironworker - Naco
Naco, AZ · On-site
$19.75 - $25.75/hr
Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel * Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel ...
Rod information
What is the difference between Rod vs Welder?
| Aspect | Rod | Welder |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically requires certification in specific welding techniques | Requires welding certifications, often including certifications for different welding processes |
| Work Environment | Works in construction, manufacturing, or repair settings involving metal fabrication | Works in similar environments, often performing welding tasks on-site or in workshops |
| Industry Usage | Commonly used in metal fabrication, construction, and repair industries | Used across manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, and maintenance industries |
While a Rod is a component used in welding processes, a Welder is a professional who performs welding using rods and other tools. Both roles are interconnected, with welders utilizing rods as part of their work. Understanding the difference helps clarify job responsibilities and required skills in metal fabrication industries.
What are rod operators in construction?
What are some common challenges faced by professionals working as Rod Busters in the construction industry?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Rod Buster, and why are they important?

Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 11 days ago
Colliers Engineering & Design rating
7.7
Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
258th of 442 rated engineering
Job description
Are you ready to ditch the desk and take your career into the field? Join a dynamic and fast-growing team where your office is the great outdoors and your work shapes the future of infrastructure, development, and design! As a Survey Rod Person, you’ll be on the front lines of exciting land, construction, utility, and geospatial projects. From urban redevelopment zones to remote natural landscapes, you’ll collect critical data, operate advanced GPS, robotic total stations, and drones, and contribute to maps, models, and designs that engineers, architects, and developers rely on. Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Rod Person to join our team in Phoenix, AZ!
Join our Survey/Geospatial team, which offers a full range of survey and geospatial data and mapping services that enable us to collect data faster, safer, and more accurately than ever before. Collect data from the air, ground and subsurface to provide precision data interpretation with us and accelerate YOUR success to become tomorrow’s industry leader.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Survey field crew with assigned tasks. Utilize standard equipment, work and safety methods.
- Transport and set up the instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing the job site for a survey.
- Uses appropriate safety equipment and follows established work safety policies, practices and procedures.
- Adhere to Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.
- Responsible for care and maintenance of the survey instruments and equipment associated with surveying land and preparing the job site for a survey.
- Assist with maintaining equipment and stocking the survey vehicle.
- Maintain, load and stock all supplies in the truck.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma preferred.
- 0+ years of experience.
- A valid driver's license may be required.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
- Basic knowledge of surveying practices and equipment.
- Ability to effectively handle surveying equipment.
- Effectively work as a team, collaborate, contribute and respect others.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
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!
Qualifications:- High School Diploma preferred.
- 0+ years of experience.
- A valid driver's license may be required.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
- Basic knowledge of surveying practices and equipment.
- Ability to effectively handle surveying equipment.
- Effectively work as a team, collaborate, contribute and respect others.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's random drug and alcohol testing program.
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Colliers Engineering & Design, an affiliate of Colliers, is a trusted provider of multi-discipline engineering and architecture, design and consulting services to public and private sector clients. Headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey with offices throughout the United States, we specialize in providing a comprehensive suite of services including civil/site, architecture, transportation, survey/geospatial, infrastructure, governmental, geotechnical/environmental, telecommunications, utilities/energy and project management. We employ professionals who utilize the most advanced technologies to deliver customized solutions for our clients.
Industry
Engineering professional services
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Holmdel, NJ, US
Year founded
1984