Global Earthwork & Underground ยท 15 hours ago
Grade Checker
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelGlobal Earthwork + Underground is a minority-owned business formed from a partnership with Clarkson Construction Company. The Grade Checker plays a critical role in ensuring grading operations meet project specifications and design elevations, working closely with equipment operators, surveyors, and project managers.
Construction
Responsibilities
Verify and maintain grade specifications on construction sites using stakes, lasers, and other survey tools
Interpret civil drawings, blueprints, and grade plans to provide clear guidance to equipment operators
Monitor earthwork and paving operations to ensure adherence to design grades and slopes
Set and check grade stakes for excavation, embankment, subgrade, base course, and asphalt paving
Communicate with site supervisors, survey crews, and machine operators to ensure smooth field operations
Adjust grades on-the-fly based on field conditions and project requirements
Ensure compliance with safety standards and participate in daily safety briefings
Record and report discrepancies or issues with grade to supervisors and suggest corrective actions
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or coursework in surveying or civil construction is a plus
Experience in grading or heavy civil construction
Proficiency in reading and interpreting civil plans, drawings, and cut sheets
Familiarity with laser levels, GPS, total stations, and other grade-checking tools
Strong understanding of construction math and elevations
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work in varying weather conditions and physically demanding environments
Company
Global Earthwork & Underground
Global Earthwork + Underground was formed from the long-standing relationship between Joe Rodriguez and the team at Clarkson Construction Company.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase