Park Paving Ltd. has been locally owned and operated for over 50 years as one of the largest road construction contractors in Edmonton, and we are looking for an EXPERIENCED GRADES PERSON to join our EXCAVATION SERVICES division.
This is full time seasonal position that offers a competitive wage with benefits.
The primary responsibilities, duties, and expectations of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Understands grades and general survey, and possesses the ability to read and understand drawings
- Assist operators with the monitoring of excavations and safely guide operators around utilities and other obstacles
- Provide accurate cut and fill directions when grading after removals
- The ability to read grade stakes, offsetting hubs, and taking measurements
- Must know how to differentiate grade markings and measuring points
- Set up of barricades and signs around excavations
- Ability to work long hours and overtime in a physically demanding work setting
- Assist in equipment pre/post trip inspections and general maintenance
Benefits
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Pay Scale $24 - $29 per hour based on experience
Successful candidates will thrive in a problem solving, teamwork-based environment. This is a physically demanding, highly productive, and high-pressure position. They will also possess a strong drive to contribute to the team's success by working with operators and other crew members to perform a wide range of duties. Successful candidates will also be able to maintain a culture of safety and accountability while working with their direct supervisors, and other employees; all while maintaining an positive and respectful work environment.
*** Successful candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a driving record free of major infractions, and must pass a medical/fitness exam, as conditions of employment. ***
ANY MISREPRESENTATION OF YOUR QUALIFICATIONS DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS WILL RESULT IN THE IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR CANDIDACY.
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Skills Required
- Experience working as a grades person or in excavation/grading operations
- Ability to read and understand drawings, grade stakes, offsetting hubs, and measurement points
- Ability to differentiate grade markings and measuring points
- Provide accurate cut and fill directions when grading after removals
- Guide and assist equipment operators around utilities and other obstacles
- Set up barricades and signs around excavations
- Ability to work long hours, overtime, and perform physically demanding work
- Assist in equipment pre/post trip inspections and general maintenance
- Valid driver's license and driving record free of major infractions
- Pass a medical/fitness exam as a condition of employment
What We Do
Park Paving Ltd. is a prominent, locally owned road construction contractor based in Edmonton, Alberta. Established in 1973, the company specializes in all aspects of asphalt and concrete construction, including highway and street projects. They are known for their expertise in road infrastructure and have expanded their operations to include ready-mix concrete services through their division, Park Ready Mix, maintaining a strong commitment to safety and industry-recognized work practices.
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