Grade Checker -PHOENIX METRO AREA

Rummel Construction, Inc. • Scottsdale, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Rummel Construction, Inc. is seeking experienced Grade Checkers to support projects throughout Arizona, with possible out-of-state travel. This safety-sensitive position sets grade stakes to guide earth-moving equipment operators during cut-and-fill, sloping, excavation, and backfilling work at residential, commercial, heavy civil, highway, and energy sites. The role requires using measuring instruments and hand tools, marking and reading survey stakes to determine grade specifications, and observing, directing, and controlling excavation activities so they conform to stake references. Grade Checkers communicate with equipment operators, supervision, and management. Work is typically Monday through Friday, though some project schedules may require weekend work. The position involves substantial walking, bending, stopping, and lifting.

Rummel Construction is a heavy civil general contractor specializing in mass excavation and grading. The company is 100% employee-owned and works across markets including mining, landfills, golf courses, residential, CMAR/JOC, wind and energy, recreation, flood control, and transportation. It emphasizes safety, quality, teamwork, service, and attitude, and supports employee growth through in-house training and apprenticeship programs.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience performing grade checking.
• Familiarity with heavy equipment.
• Training in marking and reading survey stakes to determine grade specifications.
• Experience using measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Ability to perform substantial walking, bending, stopping, and lifting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the Trimble GPS Rover System.

Responsibilities

• Set grade stakes to guide earth-moving equipment operators in cut-and-fill, sloping, excavation, and backfilling work.
• Use measuring instruments and hand tools to perform grade-checking work.
• Mark and read survey stakes to determine grade specifications.
• Observe, direct, and control equipment excavation activities to ensure work conforms to stake references.
• Communicate with equipment operators, supervision, and management.
• Support construction projects throughout Arizona and potentially travel out of state.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Subsidized health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Voluntary dental and supplemental benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed