Forgen
Grade Setter
South Bay, Florida · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 38 days ago
CommunicationGeotechnical EngineeringOSHA
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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.
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.
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.
- At Forgen, we are committed to protecting your privacy. 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.
- 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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