Grade Checker

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC); California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Environmental, Inc. seeks a Grade Checker to monitor grade achievement and guide earth-moving operations on projects in Death Valley, CA.

The role requires precise surveying, setting grade markers, calibrating base and rover equipment, and maintaining detailed logs to ensure construction quality and safety. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of continuous experience in construction staking and topographic surveying, with knowledge of FP-24 standards.

Qualifications

• Construction Staking – 5 years continuous experience.
• Topographic Surveying – 5 years continuous experience.
• Knowledge of FP-24 Section 152 Standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor grade achievement and assist Superintendent in quality production.
• Set grade markers and guide earth-moving equipment operators.
• Calibrate base and rover survey equipment; manage GPS equipment.
• Maintain detailed logs and ensure compliance with project specs.
• Adhere to CEI safety policies and work schedule.

Skills

Construction Staking

Topographic Surveying

FP-24 Standards Knowledge

Tools

GPS Equipment

Survey Measuring Tools

Job description

About Central Environmental, Inc.Central Environmental, Inc. (CEI) is an SBA-certified Small Disadvantaged Business. Since its founding in 1984, CEI has expanded into a full-service construction and environmental remediation provider with operations in Anchorage (AK), Colorado Springs (CO), Fairbanks (AK), and Las Vegas (NV), and projects spanning the U.S. and globally. We specialize in general contracting, civil site work, underground utilities installation, environmental and demolition services.

About Central Environmental, Inc.Central Environmental, Inc. (CEI) is an SBA-certified Small Disadvantaged Business. Since its founding in 1984, CEI has expanded into a full-service construction and environmental remediation provider with operations in Anchorage (AK), Colorado Springs (CO), Fairbanks (AK), and Las Vegas (NV), and projects spanning the U.S. and globally. We specialize in general contracting, civil site work, underground utilities installation, environmental and demolition services.

About this position: Grade Checker Location – Death Valley, CA The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Wage/Salary Range: $68.29 / Fringe rate: 33.20 per hr. Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitoring grade achievement on projects and assisting the Superintendent in meeting quality production requirements.
• Operate & understand the use of measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Setting grade markers and guiding earth-moving equipment operators in slope, cut, and fill embankments.
• Calibrating base and rover survey equipment and managing construction equipment with GPS capabilities.
• Ensuring compliance with project specifications and maintaining detailed records for ensuring the successful completion of construction projects.
• Actively support and adhere to CEI safety policies.
• Attend work consistently and regularly.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Level of Experience Requirements:
• Construction Staking – 5 years continuous experience
• Topographic Surveying – 5 years continuous experience
• Knowledge of Section 152 of the FP-24 Standard Specifications, Construction Survey and Staking.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Ability to perform Construction and Survey Staking per Section 152.05 of the FP-24 Standard Specifications.
• Establish vertical and horizontal survey control points.
• Set benchmarks with a maximum spacing of 1,000 feet along roadways.
• Perform survey work to establish permanent monuments and markers.
• Adjust slope, reference, and clearing stakes as necessary during construction.

Preferred

• N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position will not have supervisory

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

Work Environment: The grade checker will perform various manual and grading tasks, such as setting grade markers, monitoring grade to guide earth-moving equipment operators, and operating measuring instruments and hand tools. The grade checker will maintain a complete and accurate log of control, grid coordinates, and location of the edges of work, survey notes shall be made available upon demand.

Physical Setting: Flexibility to work in remote locations.

Schedule and Flexibility: Minimum 40 hours per week, may require overtime.

Other Pertinent Work Details: Travel is required.

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements of this role involve standing, walking, climbing, balancing, crouching, lifting, holding, or stooping while on shift. Employees will be exposed to adverse weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold temperatures, inclement weather such as wind, rain, snow or sleet and dust and adverse driving conditions like wet, icy roads, and fog. Proper PPE, including protective eyewear, gloves, hard hat, ear protection and steel-toed boots are required. The position also requires lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Work Environment: The grade checker will perform various manual and grading tasks, such as setting grade markers, monitoring grade to guide earth-moving equipment operators, and operating measuring instruments and hand tools. The grade checker will maintain a complete and accurate log of control, grid coordinates, and location of the edges of work, survey notes shall be made available upon demand.

Physical Setting: Flexibility to work in remote locations.

Schedule and Flexibility: Minimum 40 hours per week, may require overtime.

Other Pertinent Work Details: Travel is required.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.