Grade Person - Civil Construction

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.

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• →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.

• 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 Arrow's Core Values: Safety, Quality, Integrity, Responsibility, Teamwork, and Fun! 

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