Grade Checker

Company: Baldi Bros. Inc.
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Job entails to work on roadways, highways, runways and other roads of transportation, to set grade stakes meant to guide equipment operators on sloping and embankments. One will set these grade stakes using hand tools, measuring instruments, and using specified ratios. Mark and read survey stake to determine grade specification. Measure and set grade stake to guide earth-moving equipment during excavation and embankment operations Observe and direct equipment operators during an excavation operation to ensure conformity with stake references. Utilize surveyor rod and eye level to adjust the elevation of an embankment and initial excavation. Form horizontal stake line on embankment by measuring and staking at specific intervals. Monitors backfill and sloping operations to ensure compliance with set production and safety guidelines. Inspect excavation and embankment equipment to ensure they are in good condition and function efficiently. Clean and prepare work site prior to the measurement and setting of grade stakes. Collaborate with construction supervisors, equipment operators and site engineers to set and implement standards for work operations. Utilize hatchets and chalk to set grade stakes and indicate grade specification on stakes. Take horizontal and vertical measurements to determine the ratio of grade stake to embankment by maintain an up-to-date knowledge of surveying equipment and its mode of operations. Verify grade specifications to notify equipment operators and construction supervisors of deviations. Study construction blueprints to determine the grade standard required for a fill, sloping or excavation operation.High School Diploma or Equivalent5 years experience as grade checker / surveyorValid Drivers license Reading plans, cut / fill maps, and stakes for large excavation projects.Setting accurate grading stakes and hubs.Using the latest GPS technology such as rovers etc. to check grade efficiently.Safely working around heavy equipment in production settings.Communicating with others including operators and managers. PI197753576

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