Grade Person

We Offer

• Location: Kamloops BC
• Job Status: Temporary Full Time Overtime available
  
  • Seasonal project based work
• Competitive pay: $32 - $36/hr
• Shift: Monday - Friday 40-60 hours per week some weekend work required
• Benefits: Full benefits including dental life insurance pharmaceutical vision care chiropractor massage EAP and more.
• Retirement Savings: Opportunity to join an RRSP matching program
• Scholarship Program: Access to post secondary scholarships for eligible family members
• The stability of a 100 year old company and the spirit of an innovative and entrepreneurial organization

As advocates of equal opportunity we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We firmly believe that diversity fosters innovation and contributes to the success of Arrow.

Overview

In Business since 1919 and still growing Arrow is a leader in bulk commodity hauling reload operations freight management logistics consulting and technology with operations throughout Canada and the U.S.

We are looking for an experienced Grade Person for a project in Kamloops BC.

The Grade Person is responsible for assisting with layout grade checking and field measurements on civil construction sites. This position plays a key role in ensuring excavations road bases trenches slopes and utility installations are completed to the correct elevations and alignments.

Great people work here!

Responsibilities

• Check set and maintain grades for civil construction activities including roadworks earthworks underground utilities and site development.
• Read and interpret construction drawings grade stakes site plans and project specifications.
• Use hand levels lasers GPS equipment measuring tapes rods and other layout tools to verify elevations and alignments.
• Work closely with equipment operators to communicate required cuts fills slopes depths and finished grades.
• Assist with layout and staking for excavation trenching pipe installation road base preparation curbs sidewalks and drainage structures.
• Monitor grade during excavation backfill compaction and placement of granular materials.
• Confirm pipe slopes trench depths bedding elevations and utility alignments during underground installation.
• Maintain accurate field notes measurements and basic records related to grade layout and quantities.
• Work safely around heavy equipment open excavations live traffic utilities and other construction hazards.
• Assist labourers and equipment crews with general civil construction duties when grade work is not required.
• Follow company safety policies site-specific procedures and applicable occupational health and safety requirements.
• Maintain tools equipment and survey/grade instruments in good working condition.
• Help meet project goals by maintaining quality and staying on schedule.
• Performing daily site assessments including identification of potential work site hazards.
• Perform basic tasks like raking shoveling and unloading materials.
• Use hand tools to help shape and grade trenches.
• Remove debris and keep the site clean.
• Other tasks as directed by your supervisor.

You Possess

• A minimum of 2 years of grading or pipe laying experience and civil construction required

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings grade stakes elevations slopes and basic survey information.

• HDPE pipe fusing and process water piping experience an asset
• Experience working at a mine site is an asset
• Strong safety mindset
• Valid license and reliable vehicle for travel
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions (snow rain sub-freezing temps heat wind)
• Solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Ability to travel as required
• Quality oriented and strong attention to detail
• The embodiment of Arrows Core Values: Safety Quality Integrity Responsibility Teamwork and Fun!

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