What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grade Checker position at Fisher Industries?

Job Description

Fisher Industries is a family of businesses that encompass all aspects of the aggregate production and heavy civil construction industries. Our unique, vertically integrated business model allows us to handle small projects, large scale operations, and every tough job in between. Our goal is to provide reliable products and sustainable solutions for innovative global infrastructure. For additional information about our company, visit our website at www.fisherind.com.

POSITION SCOPE

The Grade Checker is responsible for safely setting grade stakes to guide earth moving equipment operators in sloping highways and fill embankments, using measuring instruments and hand tools. TRAVEL is required.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Reads and understands survey stakes, blueprints, sketches, and drawings to determine grade specifications required for fill, sloping or excavation operations
Reads, measures, and sets grade stakes, along highway right-of-way to determine grade specifications in sloping highways and fill embankments utilizing survey and / or measuring instruments and hand tools
Measures horizontally and vertically, in specified ratio, from survey stake to juncture of embankment and initial excavation, utilizing survey and / or measuring instruments, GPS equipment, hand tools, and eye level
Observe excavating activities to verify conformance to stake references and notify equipment operators and supervision of deviations
Inspect, clean, and maintain tools, equipment, and machinery
Perform job site clean-up and maintain job site free of hazards
May perform traffic control, including flagging
May perform a variety of physical tasks including but not limited to operating equipment and machinery
Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience, preferred

One (1) year of grade checking experience, preferred. Grade or pave experience with understanding of grading, drainage, survey staking, preferred

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work, day, swing, and nights shifts (occasionally extended hours)

Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions

Ability to work in safety sensitive construction settings, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment

Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.

Ability to squat, crawl, and work in awkward positions / confined spaces

Travel is required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical dexterity, stamina, and excellent hand-eye coordination with ability to grasp, assemble and lift objects, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces, squat, bank, climb ladders onto equipment or other objects

Lifting, pushing, pulling heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs. or more

Fisher Industries is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state / federal law.

We are a drug-free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check.

If you require an accommodation with applying, please email hrdept@fisherind.com or call the HR Department at (701) 456-9184 to request accommodations. This email is only to request accommodation for the application process and is not an email to inquire about the status of your application.

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