Grade Checker - Civil Construction (Phoenix, AZ)

Sunland Asphalt•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC. strives to recruit top talent and is committed to helping employees grow both professionally and personally. Sunland Asphalt offers employees competitive weekly pay and paid time off, 401(K), work/life balance and community involvement, comprehensive health benefits including health, dental, and vision, award-winning peers & projects, and a foundation built on safety. Voted as one of Phoenix Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work,' Sunland Asphalt is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Requirements

Must be fluent in English, i.e., must be able to speak, read and write English.
Must meet FMCSA English proficiency requirements under 49 CFR §391.11(b)(2), including the ability to read and speak English, understand highway signs, respond to official inquiries, and make required entries on reports and records.
Passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background check is required.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
Six (6) months to one (1) year related experience is preferred.
A valid driver's license and a clean motor-vehicle record preferred.

Responsibilities

Set grade stakes to guide earth moving equipment operators in sloping highways and fill embankments, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
Read survey stakes along highway right-of-way to determine grade specification for embankment.
Measure horizontally and vertically, in specified ratio, from survey stake to juncture of embankment and initial excavation, using survey rod and eye level.
Set grade stakes, using hatchet, and chalk-marks excavation reference points on stake.
Repeat measuring and staking at specified intervals to form horizontal stake lines along embankment.
Observe excavating activities to verify conformance to stake references and notifies equipment operators or supervisor of deviations.
Communicate constantly with earthmovers, paver operators, truck drivers and general laborers.
Work quickly, productively and safely to meet production goals as outlined by the Foreman, Superintendent and/or Production Manager and concerning daily production schedule.
Be an advocate of safety and follow safety policies and procedures.
Actively participate in job-site and safety meetings and all Company related training.
Inspect, clean and maintain equipment and machinery.
Set up and tear down equipment.
Maintain a clean job site; pick up all tools, equipment, and secure job site each day.
Understand material handling and storage in compliance with SDS sheets.
Coordinate and work with contractors, sub-contractors and vendors to complete job.
Serve as front-line Company representative and provide excellent service to the customer and to the public.
Use equipment and/or an assortment of hand tools such as rakes, shovels, wheel barrels, etc.
Perform all other general laborer work as needed.
Perform all other duties assigned.