Forgen
Grade Setter
Stockton, California · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$35k-$61kDetected 38 days ago
CommunicationGeotechnical EngineeringOSHA
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Entry-level history0
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Lottery odds (Level I)39
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About the role
- Work will be performed per the Superintendent's instruction and/or assigned representative, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs.
- Forgen is a leading geotechnical and specialty civil construction company operating across North America.
- We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for complex civil, geotechnical, and environmental challenges, guided by our core values: We Do What We Say, We Are Passionate About Our Work, We Are One Team, We Work Smart, and We Do The Right Thing.
Responsibilities
- Perform surveying tasks using equipment such as Trimble and Topcon for stakeouts, point collection, grading checks, and other assigned duties.
- Manage the configuration of construction equipment with GPS capabilities, including loading machine files and collecting relevant data to support project operations.
- Ability to perform other related duties as assigned.
- We collect and use your personal data to manage the recruitment process, including assessing your application, verifying information, and, if applicable, entering into an employment contract.
- Your information may be shared with authorized third parties who perform services on our behalf, such as background checks, and only where permitted by law.
- We implement appropriate security measures to safeguard your information and retain it only as long as necessary for recruitment and legal purposes.
Requirements
- 5+ years' experience in grade setting and layout in the horizontal construction field.
- 5+ years' of experience using Trimble GPS equipment.
- 5+ years' experience setting grades, slopes, and understanding cut and fills.
- Ability to work with others or independently under minimal supervision.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all measure units, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
- Ability to embrace a culture of safety.
- Work extended hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
Nice to have
- 40 Hour HAZWOPER training
- Competent Person Safety Training
- 8-Hour Supervisory Training
- 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training
- First Aid and CPR
- Physical Demands & Work Environment
- This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, extended standing or walking on project sites, climbing in and out of equipment, and working in confined spaces or at heights.
- Work conditions and demands may vary, with possible exposure to heavy machinery, chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, and extreme weather.
Compensation
- $35.35 - $60.72 USD
Company info
- At Forgen, we are committed to protecting your privacy.
Equal opportunity
- Forgen is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibit s discrimination based on any legally protected status.
- You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data, and to withdraw your consent at any time where applicable.
- For questions or to exercise your rights, please contact hr@forgen.com.
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