Grade Setter / Skilled Construction Laborer

PLM Paving and Concrete; Duplainville (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

PLM Paving and Concrete is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Grade Setter / Skilled Construction Laborer to join our civil construction operations in Duplainville, Wisconsin. This crucial role involves working closely with heavy equipment operators and project managers to ensure proper ground elevations and site preparation for paving and concrete projects.

We value strong work ethic and mechanical aptitude, and offer extensive training to help build a long-term career in civil infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in civil construction or related field preferred.
• Solid basic math skills and ability to read tape measures.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Set elevation stakes and grade markers for excavators.
• Calibrate and utilize measuring equipment.
• Review civil site plans for accuracy.

Skills

Dependability

Mathematical Competency

Experience in civil construction

Job description

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and hardworking Grade Setter / Skilled Construction Laborer to join our civil construction field operations. This position plays a critical role in our excavating, grading, paving, and site preparation projects. You will work closely with heavy equipment operators, foremen, project managers and engineering plans to ensure proper ground elevations, slopes, and subgrade layout before asphalt, concrete and aggregate placement.

While previous experience in grade setting or layout is highly preferred, we are fully prepared to invest in field training for an individual with a strong work ethic, a solid mechanical aptitude and a deep desire to build a long‑term career in civil infrastructure and commercial site work.

Training & Career Growth Provided

Key Responsibilities & Essential Duties

• Site Layout & Grade Verification: Set elevation stakes, stringlines and grade markers to guide excavators, dozers and skid steer operators during site cuts, fills and fine grading.
• Equipment Utilization: Set up, calibrate and utilize optical transits, rotating lasers, auto‑levels and handheld smart levels to measure and monitor correct slopes and drainage angles.
• Blueprint & Plan Interpretation: Review civil site plans, cross‑sections and cut sheets to accurately calculate offsets, slopes and necessary adjustments in the field.
• Quality Control & Inspections: Continually check subgrades, base aggregate layers, and drainage flows against exact project tolerances prior to paving or concrete placement to prevent material overruns or water pooling.

Qualifications & Skills Needed -

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience: 1‑2 years of experience in civil construction, earthwork, road building or general landscaping construction is preferred but not required.
• Mathematical Competency: Solid basic math skills (addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals) with the ability to accurately read a standard tape measure and engineering rule.
• Dependability: Punctual, self‑motivated and safety‑conscious. This role dictates the workflow of expensive machinery; showing up on time every day is a non‑negotiable requirement.
• Transportation: Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Rarely
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling or crouching: Constantly
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Rarely
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Occasionally
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Occasionally
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Rarely
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Rarely

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Never
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Constantly
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Rarely

Working Conditions

• Low temperatures: Constantly
• High temperatures: Constantly
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Constantly
• Noisy environments: Constantly
• Hazardous conditions: Constantly
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Constantly
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Constantly
• Office environment: Never

Pave America and its companies offers a comprehensive, competitive and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total wellbeing.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Pave America and its companies promote a drug‑free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self‑identify their gender, race and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.