Grade Checker

DNT Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

DNT Construction, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Construction Grade Checker for rough and precise grading on active projects. The role involves interpreting plans, laying out crew and site, and directing cut/fill to meet grade stakes while maintaining safety.

Candidates must have experience with measuring instruments, marking and reading survey stakes, and working with GPS and laser setups. The position is full-time, on-site, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with measuring instruments and hand tools is necessary.
• Training in marking and reading survey stakes to determine grade specifications.

Responsibilities

• Interpret plans and specs for grading.
• Layout crew and project, set up grade and stakes.
• Direct cut/fill activities to meet grade references.
• Operate GPS and laser setup for elevations and slope.
• Ensure safety standards and communicate with operators.

Skills

Plan interpretation

Layout supervision

Clear communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Measuring instruments

Hand tools

Survey stakes

GPS setup

Job description

DNT Construction, LLC is looking for field personnel as a Construction Grade Checker for rough and precise grading.

Our Grade Checkers are responsible for understanding plans and specs, layout of crew and project, providing clear direction for cut/fill, setting hubs and stakes, calculating percentages, volumes, areas, and production rates, accurately setting grade, set up sloping laser, shoot in building elevations, GPS set up & operation, operate within OSHA and DNT safety policies, and help to achieve project schedules. This position is Monday through Saturday and often requires overtime.

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.DNT believes in promoting from within the organization and values individuals that are highly motivated seeking to give those individuals opportunities for further advancement.

A successful candidate will:

• Be ON TIME and READY TO WORK
• Be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen and physical
• Be able to work outside in all weather for extended periods of time
• Be able to communicate effectively with management and field personnel
• Bilingual is a plus but not a must

Compensation:

• Compensation is based onexperience.

This general overview only includes essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instruction and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by supervisor or management.

Department: Field-Dirt This is a non-management position This is a full time position