Grade Setter / Skilled Construction Laborer

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and hardworking Grade Setter / Skilled Construction Laborer to join our civil construction field operations. This position plays a critical role in our excavating, grading, paving, and site preparation projects. You will work closely with heavy equipment operators, foremen, project managers and engineering plans to ensure proper ground elevations, slopes, and subgrade layout before asphalt, concrete, or aggregate placement. While previous experience in grade setting or layout is highly preferred, we are fully prepared to invest in field training for an individual with a strong work ethic, a solid mechanical aptitude, and a deep desire to build a long-term career in civil infrastructure and commercial site work. Don't fully know how to read blueprints or set up an architectural laser yet? If you have basic math skills, a great attitude, and a solid construction background, our experienced team will train you on advanced grading techniques, GPS equipment, and site layout systems. Training & Career Growth Provided Key Responsibilities & Essential Duties Site Layout & Grade Verification: Set elevation stakes, stringlines, and grade markers to guide excavators, dozers, and skid steer operators during site cuts, fills, and fine grading. Equipment Utilization: Set up, calibrate, and utilize optical transits, rotating lasers, auto-levels, and handheld smart levels to measure and monitor correct slopes and drainage angles. Blueprint & Plan Interpretation: Review civil site plans, cross-sections, and cut sheets to accurately calculate offsets, slopes, and necessary adjustments in the field. Quality Control & Inspections: Continually check subgrades, base aggregate layers, and drainage flows against exact project tolerances prior to paving or concrete placement to prevent material overruns or water pooling. Qualifications & Skills Needed Experience: 1–2 years of experience in civil construction, earthwork, road building, or general landscaping construction is preferred, but not required. Mathematical Competency: Solid basic math skills (addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals) with the ability to accurately read a standard tape measure and engineering rule. Dependability: Punctual, self-motivated, and safety-conscious. This role dictates the workflow of expensive machinery; showing up on time every day is a non-negotiable requirement. Transportation: Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Physical Requirements Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Rarely Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Rarely Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Occasionally Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Occasionally Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Rarely The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Rarely Physical Demands Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Never Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Constantly Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Rarely Working Conditions Low temperatures: Constantly High temperatures: Constantly Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Constantly Noisy environments: Constantly Hazardous conditions: Constantly Shift work, to include overnight work: Constantly Frequent overtime, including weekends: Constantly Office environment: Never Pave America and its companies offer a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Pave America and its companies promote a drug‑free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self‑identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. #J-18808-Ljbffr PLM Paving and Concrete