What We Offer
We offer an excellent wage and benefits package, along with the opportunity to work overtime. Our growing team allows for opportunities for advancement and our benefits providers are competitive in our industry.
Summary of Position
Abalone Construction is a privately owned company with over 40 years specializing in Industrial and Commercial civil construction. We offer construction services in a variety of markets including Infrastructure, Roadbuilding, and Land Development.
Reporting to the foreman, Gradesman are an integral member of field operations, responsible for providing support on our projects.
Role and Responsibilities
Use survey instruments to establish correct grade for road construction projects
Read plans and be mathematically inclined to accurately complete functions of the position
Install stakes as required for layout purposes for both surface & drainage grading
Layout to support culvert installation & then assisting with the installation of culverts
Assist Foreman with daily paperwork such as load counts, time, material tracking, etc.
Work closely with operators, foreman and superintendents
Measure distances from reference points to locate boundaries of construction site
Verify graded surface using a laser level, boning rods, batter boards, hand levels etc.
Must be willing and able to learn general construction practices involving water and sewer and road construction
Perform general labourer duties as required
Qualifications, Training and Education
Use survey instruments to establish correct grade for road construction projects
Read plans and be mathematically inclined to accurately complete functions of the position
Install stakes as required for layout purposes for both surface & drainage grading
Layout to support culvert installation & then assisting with the installation of culverts
Assist Foreman with daily paperwork such as load counts, time, material tracking, etc.
Work closely with operators, foreman and superintendents
Measure distances from reference points to locate boundaries of construction site
Verify graded surface using a laser level, boning rods, batter boards, hand levels etc.
Must be willing and able to learn general construction practices involving water and sewer and road construction
Perform general labourer duties as required
Working Conditions
The gradesman will be working outside in all weather conditions. They must be able to spend long periods of time sitting in a vehicle, or walking/standing on the job site. They must be willing to commit to 50 + hours per week at various project locations. Typical shifts are 7:00am - 5:30pm.