GPS Gradesetter

Western Engineering Contractors, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, life, and dental plans

Matching 401K contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Western Engineering Contractors, Inc. is seeking a GPS Gradesetter for our Grading Division to work full-time in the Sacramento area. The role focuses on maintaining required grades on projects, supporting the foreman, and supervising grading crews.

Candidates should have at least five years of sitework experience, a high school diploma, and proficiency with GPS systems (Topcon, Trimble). The position offers health and vision insurance, 401K matching, paid time off, and competitive hourly pay of

Qualifications

• Five or more years of construction experience in major sitework.
• High school diploma preferable.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and survey stakes.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and local agency standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain required grades on projects while assisting the foreman in supervising grading crews.
• Ensure project quality and production requirements are met within budget; operate equipment as needed.
• Assist with site preparation; read and interpret plans, stakes, slopes, and laser levels; maintain safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

English communication

Read & interpret plans

GPS system proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Topcon GPS

Trimble GPS

Equipment operation

Job description

Sacramento County & Surrounding Areas, CA

GPS Gradesetter – Grading Division

General Summary

Western Engineering Contractors Inc. is seeking a qualified GPS Gradesetter for our Grading Division for full-time employment. Western Engineering is a local contractor that is based in Loomis and performs work in the greater Sacramento area and surrounding foothills. Western Engineering is a reputable company that has been rooted in the industry for over 40 years.

Essential Functions

Responsible for monitoring and maintaining required grades on projects while assisting the foreman in supervising and coordinating grading crews. This role ensures project quality and production requirements are met within budget, operates equipment as needed, assists with site preparation, reads and interprets plans, stakes, slopes, and laser levels, and maintain safety compliance.

Education Requirements

High school diploma preferable.

Experience Requirements

Five (5) or more years of construction experience in major sitework, utilities, grading & paving

Desired Knowledge and Skills

• Strong technical skills to ensure a quality, cost-effective product.
• Effective leadership, planning, and communication (English) skills.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve conflicts.
• Knowledge of equipment, OSHA regulations, and local agency standards.
• Familiarity with local vendors and subcontractors.
• Proficiency in GPS systems such as Topcon & Trimble
• Ability to read and interpret plans and survey stakes
• Knowledge of GPS machine control grading systems a plus

Benefits

• Health, vision, life insurance, and dental insurance plans offered.
• Matching 401K contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Pay: $40-$45 per hour, based on experience.

About the Company

Western Engineering Contractors provide initial mass grading, utility installation, finish paving, and complete pre-construction services. Nearly every aspect of these services is completed in-house, utilizing Western employees and equipment. This full-service full-commitment approach, and over 40 years of experience, is what has established Western as the Sitework Specialist in the greater Sacramento area.

Additional Information

• We often have Section 3 work. Preference will be given to Section 3 residents for hiring.
• Western Engineering Contractors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Revised 4.24.26

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