What are the responsibilities and job description for the Excavation Grade Checker position at Sinacola?
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Job Title: Grade Checker
Job Summary:
The Grade Checker sets grade stakes to guide earth moving equipment operators in sloping highways and fill embankments, using measuring instruments and hand tools. 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.
May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble, debris and other waste materials. May assist in other areas, as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Set and check grade stakes.
- Read and interpret grading stakes and marks.
- Uses survey equipment to check and stake according to grade specifications.
- Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
- Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
- Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.
Qualifications and Skills:
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 1 plus years of experience preferred.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: We provide medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans to ensure your well-being.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): As an employee-owned company, you can directly benefit from the company's success.
- Competitive Pay: We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
- Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.
Join our team at Sinacola and become part of a company that is leaving its mark on the world. If you are ready to bring your best self, grow your skills, and make a meaningful contribution, we would love to hear from you.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a Drug-Free Workplace. We participate in E-Verify. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.