Grade Checker (Construction)

Clarkson Construction Company is a leading firm in the heavy civil construction industry, with a proud history of delivering complex infrastructure projects across the Kansas City region. Our portfolio spans site development and grading, paving, and bridge construction, underscoring our commitment to excellence and innovation.

Clarkson Construction Company offers a supportive and dynamic work environment where innovation and hard work are recognized and rewarded. We believe in investing in our employees through professional development and advancement opportunities. Join us and be a part of a team that shapes the infrastructure in and around one of America's most vibrant cities.

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.

Essential 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.

 Education, Skills & Experience

• 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.

Clarkson Construction Company 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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