Grade Setter​/Skilled Construction Laborer

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and hardworking Grade Setter / Skilled Construction Laborer to join our civil construction field operations. This position plays a critical role in our excavating, grading, paving, and site preparation projects. You will work closely with heavy equipment operators, foremen, project managers and engineering plans to ensure proper ground elevations, slopes, and subgrade layout before asphalt, concrete, or aggregate placement.

While previous experience in grade setting or layout is highly preferred, we are fully prepared to invest in field training for an individual with a strong work ethic, a solid mechanical aptitude, and a deep desire to build a long-term career in civil infrastructure and commercial site work.

Don't fully know how to read blueprints or set up an architectural laser yet? If you have basic math skills, a great attitude, and a solid construction background, our experienced team will train you on advanced grading techniques, GPS equipment, and site layout systems.

• Site Layout & Grade Verification:
  Set elevation stakes, stringlines, and grade markers to guide excavators, dozers, and skid steer operators during site cuts, fills, and fine grading.
• Equipment Utilization:
  Set up, calibrate, and utilize optical transits, rotating lasers, auto-levels, and handheld smart levels to measure and monitor correct slopes and drainage angles.
• Blueprint & Plan Interpretation:
  Review civil site plans, cross-sections, and cut sheets to accurately calculate offsets, slopes, and necessary adjustments in the field.
• Quality Control & Inspections:
  Continually check subgrades, base aggregate layers, and drainage flows against exact project tolerances prior to paving or concrete placement to prevent material overruns or water pooling.

• Experience:
  
  1–2 years of experience in civil construction, earthwork, road building, or general landscaping construction is preferred, but not required.
• Mathematical
  
  Competency:
  
  Solid basic math skills (addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals) with the ability to accurately read a standard tape measure and engineering rule.
• Dependability:
  Punctual, self-motivated, and safety-conscious. This role dictates the workflow of expensive machinery; showing up on time every day is a non-negotiable requirement.
• Transportation:
  Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods:
  Rarely
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another:
  Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching:
  Constantly
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions:
  Constantly
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others:
  Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens:
  Rarely
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment:
  Occasionally
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers:
  Occasionally
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like:
  Occasionally
• Operating machinery and/or power tools:
  Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment:
  Rarely
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally:
  Rarely

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing:
  Never
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds:
  Occasionally
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds:
  Constantly
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more:
  Rarely

• Low temperatures:
  Constantly
• High temperatures:
  Constantly
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind:
  Constantly
• Noisy environments:
  Constantly
• Hazardous conditions:
  Constantly
• Shift work, to include overnight work:
  Constantly
• Frequent overtime, including weekends:
  Constantly
• Office environment:
  Never

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