Grade Checker

Geukc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and earthwork company is seeking a Grade Checker in Kansas City, MO. This role involves ensuring grading operations meet project specifications while collaborating with equipment operators and surveyors. Candidates must have a high school diploma, experience in heavy construction, and skills in reading civil plans. Certifications like OSHA 10 and Aerial Lift MEWP are required. This position demands physical stamina and the ability to work under varying weather conditions, with responsibilities including monitoring earthwork operations and communicating effectively on site.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in grading or heavy civil construction.
• Familiarity with laser levels, GPS, total stations, and other grade-checking tools is essential.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and physically demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Verify and maintain grade specifications using stakes, lasers, and survey tools.
• Monitor earthwork and paving operations to ensure adherence to design grades.
• Communicate with supervisors and operators to ensure smooth field operations.

Skills

Reading civil plans and drawings

Communication skills

Teamwork

Understanding of construction math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or coursework in surveying or civil construction

Tools

Laser levels

GPS

Total stations

Job description

GBL KC Local
1215 W 12th St
Suite 250
Kansas City, MO 64101, USA

Global Earthwork + Underground was formed from the long-standing relationship between Joe Rodriguez and the team at Clarkson Construction Company. Seizing the opportunity to expand on a trusted professional partnership, Global was created to bolster a joint offering of outstanding services from both firms. Global is proud to be a minority-owned business.

Job Summary

The Grade Checker plays a critical role in ensuring grading operations meet project specifications and design elevations. This position involves working closely with equipment operators, surveyors, and project managers to maintain grade accuracy for excavation, grading, and paving operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify and maintain grade specifications on construction sites using stakes, lasers, and other survey tools.
• Interpret civil drawings, blueprints, and grade plans to provide clear guidance to equipment operators.
• Monitor earthwork and paving operations to ensure adherence to design grades and slopes.
• Set and check grade stakes for excavation, embankment, subgrade, base course, and asphalt paving.
• Communicate with site supervisors, survey crews, and machine operators to ensure smooth field operations.
• Adjust grades on-the-fly based on field conditions and project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and participate in daily safety briefings.
• Record and report discrepancies or issues with grade to supervisors and suggest corrective actions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, walk, stand; able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or coursework in surveying or civil construction is a plus.
• Experience in grading or heavy civil construction.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting civil plans, drawings, and cut sheets.
• Familiarity with laser levels, GPS, total stations, and other grade-checking tools.
• Strong understanding of construction math and elevations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and physically demanding environments.

Required Certifications

• Aerial Lift MEWP
• OSHA 10
• Signal Person
• Confined Space-Comp Personnel
• Excavation Cert-Comp Personnel
• Fall Protect-Comp Personnel

Global Earthwork + Underground is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sex, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.

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