Grade Checker
Grade checkers operate a construction level to make sure heavy equipment operators dig or fill to the correct depth and determine if slope is correct. A Grade laborer measures and finishes grade stakes, drives stakes, and stretches tight line. Knowledge of utilizing power tools: Bolts, nails, aligns, and block up under forms. Signals operators of construction or asphalt equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications.
Also Known As:
Grade Laborer
Related Career Pathways
- Construction Laborers
- Operating Other Construction Equipment
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
- Segmental Pavers
People starting in this career usually have:
- No formal educational credential
- No work experience
- 1 to 12 months on-the-job training
