Gradesman / Grade Checker

Sgearthworks; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

Profit sharing

Job summary

Solid Ground Earthworks Ltd. is seeking a motivated Gradesman to join our excavation team in the Lower Mainland. You will read and interpret drawings, establish grades, and work with laser levels to ensure precise elevations.

With a minimum of 2 years in excavation or civil construction, you will collaborate with heavy equipment operators, follow project specs, and contribute to daily crew meetings. Valid driver's license required and strong attention to safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in excavation, grading, or civil construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and elevations.
• Experience using laser levels and grade-checking equipment.
• Knowledge of excavation methods, underground servicing, and site grading.
• Ability to work independently with heavy equipment operators.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good verbal communication and a proactive attitude.
• Experience with GPS machine control and survey equipment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings, grading plans, and elevations.
• Establish and verify grades, elevations, benchmarks, and layout points.
• Utilize laser levels and grade-checking equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Work closely with excavator operators to maintain proper excavation depths and grades.
• Check elevations for foundations, footings, trenches, and underground services.
• Assist with layout and grading for site preparation, backfilling, and civil works.
• Identify and communicate discrepancies between drawings and actual site conditions.
• Ensure excavation and grading activities meet project specifications and tolerances.
• Assist with general site activities as required.
• Actively participate in daily and weekly crew meetings.

Skills

Grading & excavation reading drawings

Laser levels

Grade-checking equipment

GPS/machine control

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Tools

Survey equipment

Job description

Solid Ground Earthworks Ltd. is a dynamic and growing excavation company. We take pride in our commitment to quality, precision, and efficiency, and we are currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team. If you are an experienced Gradesman looking to advance your career while contributing to a variety of civil development projects, this is the opportunity for you.

Job Description

Location: Lower Mainland

Job type: Full time, Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

Wage: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour, based on experience

Responsibilities:

Read and interpret construction drawings, grading plans, and elevations

Establish and verify grades, elevations, benchmarks, and layout points

Utilize laser levels and other grade-checking equipment to ensure accuracy

Work closely with excavator operators to maintain proper excavation depths and grades

Check elevations for foundations, footings, trenches, and underground services

Assist with layout and grading for site preparation, backfilling, and civil works

Identify and communicate discrepancies between drawings and actual site conditions

Ensure excavation and grading activities meet project specifications and tolerances

Assist with general site activities as required

Actively participate in daily and weekly crew meetings

Qualifications and Skills:

Minimum of 2 years of experience in excavation, grading, or civil construction

Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings and elevations

Experience using laser levels and grade-checking equipment

Understanding of excavation methods, underground servicing, and site grading

Ability to work independently and effectively alongside heavy equipment operators

Monitor and eliminate safety risks associated with excavation work

Possession of a valid driver's license

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Strong verbal communication skills and a proactive, ready-to-work attitude

Experience with GPS machine control and survey equipment considered an asset

Dental care

Extended health care

Profit sharing

Schedule:

Monday to Friday