Grade Person

Conwest Contracting Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in civil construction seeks a skilled individual with extensive experience in earthworks and underground utilities. This role involves establishing accurate construction layouts, collaborating with surveyors, and ensuring all utilities are installed correctly. The ideal candidate will possess strong mathematical skills and be adept at using various survey instruments. Join a dynamic team that values safety and precision, and contribute to impactful projects in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about construction and eager to grow your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil construction, especially in earthworks.
• Ability to use survey instruments for establishing line and grade.

Responsibilities

• Establish construction layout and grade for utilities based on surveyor's stake layout.
• Communicate clearly with crew to ensure correct utility installation.

Skills

Survey Instruments Usage

Mathematical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Safety Compliance

Education

5+ years in Civil Construction

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Tools

Total Stations

GPS Equipment

Rotary Laser

Transit

Job description

Key Internal Relationships and General Expectations

• Review tasks with Foreman to ensure adequate approach and construction methods.
• Generate survey notes and maintain records of grades and layout established in the field. Provide complete as-built/redline drawings throughout the progression of the job.
• Work directly with all site employees and indirectly with the Operations Dept as part of a collaborative team-based culture.

Responsibilities

• Establish construction layout and grade for all utilities based on the stake layout provided by the Surveyor.
• Participate in site layout with surveyor, offset and transfer layout information to offset stakes and/or protect layout, and understand layout provided.
• Clearly communicate with all crew members to ensure that all utilities are installed in their correct location.
• Accurately record all as-built information into the field book and transfer the information onto the project record drawings.
• Achieve the correct grade by directing Equipment Operators to adjust grade by moving earth, gravel, and other materials.
• Measure distances from reference points to locate boundaries of the construction site.
• Verify curvature of graded surface using both manual and laser methods.
• Report any conflicting information on drawings to Foreman immediately.
• Responsible for equipment checks and verifying the precision of a device prior to using it. Report any defective equipment to the supervisor for repair.
• Assist Foreman or perform as Acting Foreman in his or her absence.
• Assist crew with Labourer duties when required.
• Be willing and able to learn general construction practices involving road construction.
• Understand the issues involving ground disturbance and implement safe work procedures while adhering to safety policies and procedures in accordance with WorkSafeBC regulations and Conwest’s standards.
• Other duties as assigned by the Foreman.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in civil construction including earthworks and underground utilities would be an asset.
• Ability to use survey instruments (i.e.: rotary laser, transit, dual-plane) to establish correct line and grade for earthworks, underground utilities, and roadworks.
• Experience using total stations and GPS equipment would be an asset.
• Ability to thoroughly read, understand, and interpret civil construction plans and drawings as well as architectural, structural, landscape, and mechanical drawings for building excavation work. Ability to read geotechnical drawings would also be essential if working in the bulk excavation division.
• Ability to identify any design conflicts that may arise and report to the site supervisor.
• Mathematically inclined to accurately calculate or extrapolate finished elevations.
• Ability to work with the engineer and the surveyor to solve problems.
• Ability to achieve correct grade by directing equipment operators to adjust grade by moving earth, gravel, and other materials.
• Ability to measure distances from reference points or offsets to accurately install utilities.
• Ability to verify curvature of graded surface area using a hand level.
• Ability to work under pressure in some situations.
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements and applicable safety policies.
• Must be willing to become a member of CLAC.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract.

Compensation: $38.81 - $41.76 per hour