Grade Checker / Grading Foreman

Dks Contracting Inc; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Safety training

Job summary

DCS Contracting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Grade Checker / Grading Foreman to join the team in the Greater Phoenix Valley. The role requires leading grading crews, reading plans, and ensuring safe, high-quality work in line with project specifications.

With a history dating back to 1994, DCS Contracting specializes in highway, roadway, and underground utility construction. This position offers growth opportunities, safety training, and competitive weekly compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of grading experience and 2+ years supervisory experience.
• Thorough understanding of grading/paving construction and MAG specs.
• Ability to read blueprints and reports outlining specifications.
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
• Must have grade checking experience and heavy equipment operation.
• Valid driver's license; bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the project/site safety, quality, and timely completion.
• Determines requirements and materials based on project specs.
• Performs daily site walkthroughs to ensure proper materials and tools.
• Trains and motivates crew members; coordinates with management.
• Conducts audits and quality/safety checks; maintains budgets and schedules.
• Schedules equipment and coordinates 3-week look ahead with Superintendents.

Skills

Grading experience

Supervisory experience

Plan reading

Heavy equipment operation

Communication

Bilingual preferred

Job description

DCS is seeking experienced Grade Checker / Grading Foreman to join our company. This is a great opportunity to join a well‑established, supportive company!

Founded in 1994, DCS Contracting, Inc. is a leading heavy civil general contractor specializing in highway, roadway, and underground utility construction in both the public and private sectors throughout the Greater Phoenix Valley. As a privately‑owned general contractor who self‑performs 75% of our revenue, our skilled workforce provides exceptional craftsmanship that sustains our communities for decades to come.

Why work for DCS?

• Competitive Weekly compensation
• Local work throughout the Greater Phoenix Valley
• Growth opportunities
• Health Plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Company paid life insurance
• 401k Retirement Plans with Company Match
• Supplemental Hospital, Cancer, Accident and Short‑Term Disability Plans
• Performance Pay Increases
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Ongoing Safety and Construction Training
• Supportive Work Environment
• Work/Life balance

The Grade Checker / Grading Foreman supervises, schedules, and coordinates the work of grading/paving crews. This position must have knowledge of all aspects of grading including how to set grade, read plans, and run grading equipment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversees the project/work site, ensuring safety standards are followed and quality work is being performed in a timely manner
• Determines project requirements and procedures, and the required materials and workers, based on given project specifications
• Performs daily walkthroughs of project/work site to confirm availability and use of proper materials and tools; recognizes and promptly addresses issues so that work can continue on schedule
• Train and motivate crew members to grow with the company
• Resolves problems and coordinates activities for the job through collaboration and communication with other management or technical staff and contractors
• Conducts audits and quality assurance tests of work and safety matters
• Oversees and adheres to budgets and schedules for projects
• Conducts JHAs with PM/PE or General/Project Superintendent to ensure proper notification is given for inspections, surveys, and testing
• Schedule equipment needs to complete upcoming tasks with General or Project Superintendents
• Coordinate 3 week look ahead schedule with PM/PE and Superintendents
• Conducts weekly Toolbox Talk meetings on site with crew members
• Submits daily operations logs (Rule 310, Water Truck Logs, Daily Refresher, Confined Space, and Trench Inspection Logs)
• Identifies and recommends solutions for production problems, as required
• Tracks and documents daily work quantities
• Verifies and submits daily timecards from crew members
• Assists with the assembly of work plans for major operations
• Coordinate with all new hires, crew needs, disciplinary actions, and terminations with the General Superintendent
• Schedule project material through DCS Dispatch on private work
• Operate grading equipment when needed
• Verify SWPP and dust control needs are addressed in designated work areas
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• At least 5+ years of grading experience and at least 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Thorough understanding of grading/paving construction and specifications
• Ability to read and understand MAG (Maricopa Association of Governments) specifications
• Ability to read blueprints and other reports outlining specifications
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Must have grade checking experience
• Must have heavy equipment operating experience
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and co‑workers
• Thorough understanding of materials, methods, and tools used in projects
• Valid Drivers License and clean driving record
• Bilingual preferred

Physical Requirements

• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, cold temperatures, fumes, and exposure to dust and concrete
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue and to effectively jump, sprint or throw an object
• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi‑limb coordination
• Must be able to quickly move arms and legs
• Excellent stamina is required
• Work in the construction area poses significantly greater risk due to moving construction equipment and active construction zones with trip and fall hazard

Position Includes Bonus, Benefits, Company Vehicle & Fuel Card.

We do E‑Verify, Background Checks/MVRs, and Drug Screenings.

DCS Contracting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.