Sets grade stakes to guide earth moving equipment operators in sloping highways and fill embankments, using measuring instruments and handtools: Reads survey stakes along highway right-of-way to determine grade specification for embankment. Measures horizontally and vertically, in specified ratio, from survey stake to juncture of embankment and initial excavation, using survey rod and eye level. Sets grade stakes, using hatchet, and chalk-marks excavation reference points on stake. Repeats measuring and staking at specified intervals to form horizontal stakeline along embankment. Observes excavating activities to verify conformance to stake references and notifies equipment operators or supervisor of deviations.Reads and understands survey stakes, blueprints, sketches, and drawings to determine grade specifications required for fill, sloping or excavation operations.

• Reads, measures, and sets grade stakes, along highway right-of-way to determine grade specifications in sloping highways and fill embankments utilizing survey and/or measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Measures horizontally and vertically, in specified ratio, from survey stake to juncture of embankment and initial excavation, utilizing survey and/or measuring instruments, GPS equipment, hand tools, and eye level.
• Observe excavating activities to verify conformance to stake references and notify equipment operators and supervision of deviations.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Perform job site clean-up and maintain job site free of hazards.
• May perform traffic control, including flagging.
• May perform a variety of physical tasks including but not limited to operating equipment and machinery.
• Perform other duties as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Signal Hill, CA 90755: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Construction: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location