Grades Person - Surveyor - Grande Prairie

Job description

Overview

Grades - Survey

Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction.

Job Type: Full Time, Seasonal

Schedule: 10+ hours per day, 6 & 1, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week

Perks: Benefits, RRSP/TFSA Matching

Location: Grande Prairie area. No direct access to public transportation.

Essential: Hard-working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditions

Gradesperson overview:

- Check the grade of roadways and construction sites using manual and laser methods.

- Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.

- This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position.

Survey/Field Technologist overview:

Reporting to the Superintendent, the job of the Survey/Field Technologist is to conduct topographical and construction surveys. Providing accurate survey data for Quantities, engineering, mapmaking, land evaluation, construction and other purposes.

- Conduct construction survey layout with major and minor construction projects including subdivisions, aggregate pits, mining and roadways.

- Completing topographical surveys for as-builts and quantities.

- Assist in preparation of as-built drawings and calculating earthwork quantities using Civil 3D.

- Provide proper care and maintenance of survey gear, company truck and other equipment.

- Machine Control.

- Planning, directing and conducting construction surveys. Establishing and marking work limits. Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics. Must examine situations in light of the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics.

- Participate as a vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required.

- Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.

- This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position.

Qualifications:

- Enrolled in a Civil Engineering program at a post-secondary institute.

- Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and required standards applicable to discipline.

- Must have a good working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Trimble tsc3/tsc7.

- Effective and professional oral and written communication skills.

- Ability to work in a team environment, as well as, being an independent self-starter.

- Must display and promote a continuous regard to safety.

Sureway Construction Group is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Wage Disclaimer: Wage estimates shown on third-party job boards are general estimates only and do not reflect the actual compensation for this position. Actual wages are determined by the company and discussed during the hiring process.

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