Surveyor-Grade Setter

lhcmt; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Retirement plan (401(k) and profit sharing)

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

LHC, Inc. is seeking a Surveyor / Grade Setter in Kalispell, MT, to ensure that construction projects are completed accurately. You will work alongside the surveyor and operators, managing precision and performing essential outdoor tasks.

The ideal candidate enjoys hard work, has experience with GPS and LIDAR tools, and possesses a strong team-first mindset. We offer competitive pay, medical benefits, and a reputable company culture focused on safety and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or grade setting using GPS, LIDAR and total station tools.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be at least 18 years old and pass drug test.

Responsibilities

• Keep the grade tight and check elevations.
• Work with the surveyor and operators to keep jobs on track.
• Signal operators and fix low/high spots as needed.

Skills

Construction experience

GPS, LIDAR, and total station tools

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Small tools (jackhammers)

Job description

Surveyor / Grade Setter

Location: Kalispell, MT

Company: LHC, Inc.

Work Outdoors. Build Montana. Be Part of Something Bigger.

If you like fresh air, wide-open views, and the satisfaction of seeing what you’ve built every day, LHC is where you want to be. We’ve been shaping Montana’s roads, bridges, and communities for over 50 years—and we’re just getting started. Our crews are known for quality work, safety, and getting the job done right.

Now we’re looking for a Surveyor / Grade Setter to keep our projects on grade and on point. If you’ve got an eye for precision and you’re not afraid of hard work, this is your spot.

Why LHC?

• Built on Trust: Over 50 years in the business—we’re not going anywhere.
• Strong Reputation: We’re known for high-quality work and taking care of our people.
• Career Growth: We promote from within, and we’ll help you learn and move up.
• Team Environment: No lone wolves here—we’ve got each other’s backs.

What You’ll Do

• Keep the grade tight set stakes, check elevations, and make sure everything lines up.
• Work with the surveyor and operators to keep jobs on track.
• Signal operators and call corrections when needed.
• Fix low and high spots by hand when it matters—shovel, tamp, and adjust.
• Jump in where needed: shoveling, raking, moving materials, running a wheelbarrow.
• Set up and move traffic control (signs, cones, barricades).
• Run small tools like jackhammers if needed.
• Do daily inspections and keep the paperwork right.
• Follow all safety rules and look out for your crew.

What It Takes to Join the Crew

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in construction or grade setting using GPS, LIDAR and total station millimeter control tools.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Pass drug test and physical.
• Tough enough to work in all weather—heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Good attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-first mindset.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay you can count on.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Retirement plan for your future. (401(k) and profit sharing)
• Opportunities to learn, move up, and build a long-term career.
• A solid crew and a company that values safety, respect, and hard work.