Grade Checker/Surveyor - Prince of Wales Island, AK

Main Responsibilities

• Operate surveying systems including Trimble GPS and total stations to accurately determine and verify the grade of construction sites.
• Analyze site measurements against project plans and specifications.
• Provide real-time feedback and guidance to earthmoving equipment operators to adjust grade as necessary.
• Work closely with project managers and construction teams to ensure grading activities are aligned with project goals.
• Communicate any changes or adjustments needed on-site.
• Supervise all grading tasks in accordance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Ensure that all grading work meets the detailed specifications of the project.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all stake outs, measurements, adjustments, and other relevant activities to ensure traceability and compliance with project documentation requirements.
• Compute volume and area quantity measurements as required by the contract for payment, including 3D measurements and cross sections.
• Quickly identify and resolve any discrepancies between the graded site and the project plans, initiating corrective measures in a timely manner to avoid delays in project timelines.

Minimum Experience And Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret plans, specifications, and internal and external policies, guidelines, and regulations.
• Competency in site calibrations, staking, measurements, and quantity computations.
• A High School diploma or equivalent experience.
• A valid driver’s license with the ability to maintain a clean driving record.
• A minimum of 2 years experience as a Grade Checker.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to pass a drug screening and a Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
• Ability to exert 20–50 pounds of force occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly.
• Ability to walk, bend and stoop up to 10 hours a day.

About the Role

Southeast Road Builders (SERB) is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the state of Alaska. Established in Haines in 1977, SERB is a well-recognized name in the local community. Offering tailored civil construction services to all, SERB is proud of its reputation of providing excellent customer satisfaction. To learn more about the Colaska Family of Companies, visit www.colaska.com. The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

Benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document.

Pay

Competitive pay is offered based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and may vary based on project needs.