Grade Checker - Excavation

Sinacola; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

ESOP

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Job summary

Sinacola in Dallas, TX is seeking a Grade Checker to set grade stakes and guide earth-moving operators on highways and embankments. You will read survey stakes, measure to specifications, and support construction crews with staking and alignment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1+ years of experience preferred. We offer comprehensive insurance, ESOP, competitive pay, and paid time off as part of our employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set and check grade stakes.
• Read and interpret grading stakes and marks.
• Use survey equipment to check and stake according to grade specifications.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
• Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
• Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.

Skills

1+ years of experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Sinacola, we are not just another company. We are a 100% employee-owned organization, fostering a strong team atmosphere where everyone shares in the success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. If you are seeking a career that combines personal growth, a supportive environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our dynamic team.

Job Title

Grade Checker

Job Summary

The Grade Checker sets grade stakes to guide earth moving equipment operators in sloping highways and fill embankments, using measuring instruments and hand tools. Reads survey stakes along highway right‑of‑way to determine grade specification for embankment. Measures horizontally and vertically, in specified ratio, from survey stake to juncture of embankment and initial excavation, using survey rod and eye level.

May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble, debris and other waste materials. May assist in other areas, as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set and check grade stakes.
• Read and interpret grading stakes and marks.
• Uses survey equipment to check and stake according to grade specifications.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
• Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
• Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.

Qualifications and Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 plus years of experience preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: We provide medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans to ensure your well-being.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): As an employee-owned company, you can directly benefit from the company's success.
• Competitive Pay: We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays.

Join our team at Sinacola and become part of a company that is leaving its mark on the world. If you are ready to bring your best self, grow your skills, and make a meaningful contribution, we would love to hear from you.

Join us in “Leaving our mark on the world.”

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a Drug-Free Workplace. We participate in E-Verify. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.