Grade Checker (Earthwork)

Company Information:

Elite Earthworks and Engineering is seeking ELITE employees to join our team. Being ELITE means we maintain exceptionally high standards of quality, service, and performance, we are considered top-tier, distinguished, and admired within the industry. By joining this team you are joining a company that hires and trains ELITE individuals.

Are you ELITE?

Do you want to become ELITE?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Carefully read the ENTIRE JOB POSTING and select the level you wish to be evaluated in. Applications which do not demonstrate the skills and prerequisites for the level selected will be rejected. THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY LEVEL POSITION. If you do not have experience in this industry, do not apply for this position, please apply for a laborer position. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Grade Checker 1

Prerequisites:

Has at least three (3) years of experience as a laborer in a grading and excavating company

Shows up on time and communicates effectively regarding schedule.

Excellent math skills (must pass a math exam)

Ability to calculate quantities, Base, Asphalt, Demo, Sections

Ability to work independently by taking initiative to move the project forward.

Good time management skills with the ability to prioritize work assignments.

Able to take directions, be trainable, and retain a general work task sequencing understanding.

Able to set hubs.

Able to scale plans.

Recommended Tools (not required until $32/HR)

Banjo – Elite’s Way

Peep Site / Hand Eye Level

Folding Ruler (tenths / stick ruler)

25’ Tape Measure

100’ Tape Measure

Grade checker Bags

Hatchet / Sledge / hammer

Note Pad

Chalk Line / Snap Line

 Skills (must haves):

Must possess a basic understanding of proper safety measures for working around slopes, vertical edges, and mass excavations.

Must be able to set, read, and understand grading stakes at a basic level.

Must be able to utilize plans, blueprints, GPS file readouts, and other related information at a basic level.

Read & understand survey staking Gen. TC, PL, CF, FG, and FS at a basic level.

Leadership:

Provide basic level rough grade directions to heavy equipment operators, to include setting stakes and hiking up ribbons.

Collect Job Tickets

Company Paid Training:

2 Online training certifications

Basic understanding of the safe and proper use of the equipment.

Basic understanding of fueling and greasing equipment

Managing fill, hand signals, dumping trucks, directing scrapers

Basic understanding of grade checking principles and techniques

Grade Checker 2

Prerequisites:

Possesses all of the qualities of Grade Checker 1 and the following:  

Skills (must have):

Ability to old school layout without GPS.

Ability to rag up stakes with ribbon colors.

Ability to use Peep Sight / Hand-Eye Level.

Ability to use Swedes.

Ability to measure with Banjo

Set curb grade, sidewalk grade, and paving grade for heavy equipment operators.

Operate the following equipment at Operator 2 level for a skid steer and skip loader.

Have an intermediate-level ability to set up a laser, benching in on site survey, plan grade verifications.

Read & Understand Survey Staking Gen. TC, PL, CF, FG, and FS. Calculate Cuts/Fills

Leadership:

Great documentation skills documenting as built, work completed, and other daily reporting requirements.

Creative problem-solving capabilities, able to see problems with the project before they interfere with the project schedule.

Communicate with foreman on regular basis for jobsite needs.

Company Paid Training:

Localize the site for GPS – Foreman / GPS Technician

Total Station setup – Foreman / GPS Technician

Daily setup and control point check-in – Foreman / GPS Technician

Set up site layouts for OX, Mass Ex, and Rough Grade – Foreman / Higher Tier Grade checker

OSHA 30 Certification

First Aid/CPR/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens Certification – Red Cross

Grade Checker 3

Prerequisites:

Must possess the qualities of Grade Checker 1 and 2

Skills:

Laser set up & Benching in without any assistance or direction.

Expert GPS knowledge: level GPS use, including topo, different work orders, daily set up and calibration check-in.

Plan Checks vs GPS Models for Accuracy with minimal errors and no assistance.

Must be an expert in the proper safety measures for working around slopes, vertical edges, and mass excavations.

Must be able to set, read, and understand grading stakes at an expert level.

Must be able to understand plans, blueprints, GPS file readouts, and other related information at an expert level.

Read & understand survey staking Gen. TC, PL, CF, FG, and FS at an expert level.

Leadership:

Ability to make complex, immediate, flexible decisions.

Proven Team Leader

Strong Verbal Communication Skills

Able to GIVE directions and train junior-level grade checkers.

Provide expert-level rough grade and finish grade directions to heavy equipment operators, including setting stakes and hiking up ribbons.

Company Paid Training:

Cost codes and Budget – Foreman

Daily Production vs Budget - Foreman

Science of soil and compaction - Foreman

How to perform offset staking – Foreman / Higher tier Grade Checker

Removing and replacing survey – Foreman / Higher tier Grade Checker

Soil Movement (processing, compaction) – Foreman / Higher tier Grade Checker

Constructing fill slopes – Foreman / Higher tier Grade Checker

Constructing cut slopes – Foreman / Higher tier Grade Checker

Soils Analysis and Classification for Construction – Click Safety

Read and be able to articulate and demonstrate the principles from Excavation & Grading Handbook Revised

Enroll into AGC Journeyman Operating Engineers Program

Grade Checker 4

Prerequisites:

Must possess the qualities of Grade Checker 1, 2, and 3

Skills:

Expert GPS Set up Including Job Set up, Site Calibration and Topo to include different work orders.

Science of Soil and Compaction.

Daily check in Calibrations and creating new work orders.

Calculate Cuts/Fills

Ability to read and understand soils report and requirements.

Ability to Read RG Staking

Determine offsets

Measure cut/fill from hub or stake

Ribbon up with correct colors.

Must be able to independently layout site for OX, and Mass Ex

Expert working knowledge of GPS use as it relates to Files, Buttons, Topo’s, Machine Control Files, Export Files, and running calculations.

Leadership:

Be trusted to be the Foreman’s right hand, manage the job in absence of the Foreman for 1-2 days alone.

Able to give task delegations and confirm completion of tasks to required plans and documents/soils report.

Excellent documentation skills: via pictures, and written notes of day’s events.

Ability to effectively communicate with the Superintendent, soils engineers, city, and various inspectors.

Willing and able to train lower-tiered grade checkers.

Equipment care, maintenance and cleanliness

Company Paid Training:

Attending various site, coordination, and planning meetings for projects with Foreman

Learning equipment’s production, fuel burn and capabilities.

Production mindset - Foreman

Successful completion of an apprenticeship program (card carrying Journeyman)

Applicable to all levels

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The grade checker may spend long hours standing and/or walking. The physical demands may include lifting, pushing, pulling and/or carrying objects which may exceed 25lbs or greater. Working in hot or cold environments. Working around loud machinery and tools. 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

The Grade Checker reports to the Foreman and Field Superintendent.

AUTHORITIES:

The following are principal authorities granted to the Laborer:

Exercise the responsibilities and perform the duties of this position. This includes full decision-making authority for all responsibilities and/or duties.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES - The following are principal duties of the Laborer:

Comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations.

Conduct all activities in compliance with the Elite Earthworks code of conduct, safety policies, rules and regulations, and other company procedures.

Create a positive work environment and attitude building supportive morale

Document "lessons learned" and share with other employees, as appropriate.

Enforce and adhere to ethical business practices.

Enforce and adhere to Elite Earthworks and Engineering Core Values, Mission Statement, and Vision Statement.

Identify, document, and report any violation of company policy, Core Values, or ethics to the appropriate supervisor. 

Perform other duties as directed by the Grade Checker or Foreman

Identify, report, and correct unsafe working conditions.

Make recommendations for process improvements.

Direct and control traffic at project site.

Document times and number of loads, as requested.

Maintain all tools, repairing or replacing tools as required.

Report all equipment problems to supervisor.

Use hand tools, hand whacker, roller compactor, etc. to complete basic work as directed.

Work in close proximity with various heavy equipment as directed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elite Earthworks and Engineering (EEE) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: EEE is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at EEE are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. EEE will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. EEE encourages applicants of all ages.

DRUG FREE WORK PLACE:

Elite Earthworks and Engineering is a drug and alcohol free workplace. Applicants offered a position will be screened prior to first day of work and may be subject to randomized testing at any time.