Grade Checker

Position Summary

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way including loading, hauling and dumping on smooth to extremely rough surfaces.
\n • Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
\n • Trench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
\n • Knowledgeable of equipment in respect to checking and maintaining all fluid levels and lubrication.
\n • May be asked to instruct and train employees in the safe operation of construction equipment and tools and in job techniques and skills
\n • Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
\n • Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
\n • Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
\n • Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
\n • Must have all required tools
\n • Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
\n • Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
\n • Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
\n • Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.