Job Description
Job Description
Salary : Base rate : $39.99 / hour
Mainland is hiring! We are looking for an experiencedGradepersonto join our team.
The Mainland Group of Companies, is a multidisciplinary construction service provider specializing in all civil works, excavation, shoring and energy works such as site services, residential subdivisions, roads, highways, bridges, natural gas pipelines, commercial site development and large industrial infrastructure projects.
At Mainland, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to attracting, developing, recognizing and retaining talented employees, and offer a fun, respectful and supportive working environment. Our dedicated team is hardworking, personable, and passionate about safety and delivering quality results.
The Opportunity
Working as a member of the Civil crew, the Gradeperson is responsible for the safe and efficient shooting of grades for civil construction pipe projects.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Work safely on a construction site and promote a safe work environment adhering to safety policies and procedures including participation in safety meetings
- Work with the Foreman and the crew to establish daily layouts and setups
- Set elevations and grades for roads, underground utilities, and other needs
- Read drawings and check for completeness or errors, produce accurate as-built drawings.
- Proficient use and maintenance of different types of levels and survey equipment, including storage of equipment at end of day.
- Ensure all elevations are noted at end of the day in preparation for the next day or future work.
- Maintain complete field notes and analyze results, prepare reports as needed.
- Maintain equipment and promptly report any maintenance issues.
- Train other employees and maintain quality results of work
- Support other crew members on daily site activities outside of job scope
Qualifications, Experience & Skillset
Civil construction pipe grading experiencePrevious construction experienceKnowledge in elevations and grades for site grading, installing pipe and road constructionAble to read and understand engineering drawing and instructionsGood communications ability, able to work with variety of individualsMust be physically fit, able to spend most or all of shift standing, walking, lifting, carrying, and working hands-on in an outdoor environment in all types of weatherFlexible with hours worked, including overtime and weekend work as neededWillingness to learn and have a good work ethicWhat we offer
Unionized wage rate of $39.99 per hour (wage subject to negotiation based on candidate's experience), plus 12.5% vacation / statutory holiday pay.Union wages and benefitsTraining and developmental opportunitiesStrong emphasis on safetyTo apply : go tomainlandgroup.ca / careers
Please, no unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies, thank you. Only local candidates will be considered.