GPS Grade Checker - Ocotillo Rd - Gilbert, AZ

Sundt Careers; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is seeking an experienced Grade Checker for its project in Gilbert, AZ. The role involves setting grade stakes for earth moving operators and ensuring alignment with specifications. Candidates must have strong math skills, safety awareness, and previous experience in construction. Competitive pay of $35 per hour is offered. Additional benefits include an employee stock ownership plan and thorough industry-leading health coverage.

Benefits

Market Competitive Salary

Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K

Industry Leading Health Coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• One year experience (level I) in industrial/commercial construction preferred.
• Two years' experience (level II) is also preferred.
• Three plus years' experience in the industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set grade stakes to guide earth moving equipment operators.
• Observe and control equipment excavating activities.
• Communicate with equipment operators and management.

Skills

Effective Math skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

NCCER Core Curriculum or High School diploma

Tools

Measuring instruments

Hand tools

Job description

Sundt Construction is seeking an experienced Grade Checker for its project in Gilbert, AZ. Pay Rate is $35 per hour working 40-50hrs per week. This is a safety sensitive position that is responsible for setting grade stakes to guide earth moving equipment operators in cut & fill, sloping, excavation, and backfilling work at residential, commercial, heavy civil, highway, and energy sites. Experience in the use of measuring instruments and hand tools are necessary. They must also have training in marking and reading survey stakes to determine grade specifications. A qualified Grade Checker must have the ability to observe, direct and control equipment excavating activities to conform to stake references and communicate with equipment operators, supervision and management. Must be able to pass pre employment drug screen.

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America

Key Responsibilities

1. Effective Math skills - add, subtract, multiply and divide.
2. Eliminate WASTE such as waiting, rework, transporting, material storage and time.
3. If unsure about any aspect of the work or issues regarding safe practices ask a supervisor before continuing.
4. Learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work.
5. Learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment.
6. Look for opportunities for improvement in all tasks, means and methods regarding the work and be willing to learn from others.
7. Maintain positive working relationships with all members of the crew.
8. Produce high quality work, safely and productively at all times.
9. Provide feedback to ensure all materials, tools, equipment and information is available for the work.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. NCCER Core Curriculum and /or a High School diploma or equivalent is also preferred.
2. One year experience (level I), two years' experience (level II) and three plus years' experience in the industrial/commercial construction industry is preferred.
3. Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
2. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
3. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
4. May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
5. Move in and around confined, cluttered and uneven areas.
6. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
7. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
8. Will climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
9. Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs. on an occasional basis
10. Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws

Benefits:

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
• Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting after 60 days of continuous employment
• Sick Leave and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee-Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program