Grade Checker (PHX) at Granite Construction in Tempe, Arizona | Phoenix, Arizona | Kablio

Role

Description

grade staking

surveying

equipment operation

traffic control

site inspection

tool maintenance

Reads, measures, and sets grade stakes, along highway right-of-way to determine grade specifications in sloping highways and fill embankments utilizing survey and/or measuring instruments and hand tools.
Lifting, pushing, pulling of heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs. or more.
May perform a variety of physical tasks including but not limited to operating equipment and machinery.
Measures horizontally and vertically, in specified ratio, from survey stake to juncture of embankment and initial excavation, utilizing survey and/or measuring instruments, GPS equipment, hand tools, and eye level.
May perform traffic control, including flagging.
Observe excavating activities to verify conformance to stake references and notify equipment operators and supervision of deviations.
Perform job site clean-up and maintain job site free of hazards.
Inspect, clean, and maintain tools, equipment, and machinery.

Requirements

grade checking

blueprint reading

2+ years

safety

communication

high school

Physical dexterity, stamina, and excellent hand-eye coordination with ability to grasp, assemble and lift objects, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces, squat, bank, climb ladders onto equipment or other objects.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work collaborative with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.
Grade or pave experience with understanding of grading, drainage, survey staking.
Ability to work in safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.
(2) years+ of grade checking experience, required.
Ability to work, day, swing, and nights shifts (occasionally extended hours).
Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions.
Reads and understands survey stakes, blueprints, sketches, and drawings to determine grade specifications required for fill, sloping or excavation operations.
Ability to squat, crawl, and work in awkward positions/confined spaces.
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience, preferred.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

100+ Years

Experience

A legacy of reliable service spans over a century, contributing to major infrastructure projects nationwide.

Operates as a nationwide leader in construction and infrastructure.
Tackles major transportation, water, and commercial projects with a rich history in shaping vital infrastructure.
Delivers projects that span highways, bridges, tunnels, and water systems, transforming landscapes and cities.
Specializes in both heavy civil and commercial construction, providing integrated services from design to completion.
Known for managing complex, high-impact projects, often taking on the toughest challenges in the construction industry.
Financially stable and performs well in both private and public sectors, backed by decades of experience.
Projects contribute to significant U.S. infrastructure advancements, including major transit upgrades and water conservation initiatives.

Culture + Values

Safety for all: The safety and well-being of people, partners, and the public is the greatest responsibility. Every level of the organization is engaged in its safety culture.
Integrity always: Operated with integrity and the highest ethical standards. People know and do what is right and are expected to speak up when something is not right.
Excellence for stakeholders: Strive for a high-performance culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and quality in all aspects of work. Always perform and deliver work the right way for stakeholders.
Inclusion where everyone is valued: Value and respect a workforce diverse in perspective, experience, knowledge, and culture. Committed to an inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can grow.
Sustainability to ensure enduring value: Build a better future by integrating social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and dependable governance to deliver enduring economic value.

Environment + Sustainability

25% Emissions Reduction

GHG Emission Target

Committed to reducing Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030 compared to a 2020 baseline.

1.03M Tons Diverted

Waste Recycling Achievement

Successfully diverted 1.03 million tons of waste from landfills by recycling asphalt pavements in 2021.

$22M Investment

Energy Efficiency Funding

Allocated $22 million company-wide to improve energy efficiency at materials facilities.

32 Sustainable Plants

Environmental Recognition

Recognized with NAPA Diamond Achievement Sustainable Commendations for asphalt plants in 2023.

Joined National Asphalt Pavement Association’s “The Road Forward” initiative to achieve net‑zero carbon emission asphalt pavements by 2050.
Published 2023 Sustainability Report aligned with GRI, SASB, TCFD.
Working to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 energy, emissions, and water intensity by 25% per square foot by 2030; covering 50% of income‑producing portfolio by 2030.
Exceeded goal to support on‑site solar PV: 45.32 MW installed, targeting 50 MW peak capacity by end of 2025.
Commit to certify 100% of new development projects under third‑party green building standards; currently 45% of properties by area hold third‑party green certification.
Joined US Green Building Council as Silver member to advance sustainable construction practices.

Inclusion & Diversity

Top Safety Year

Safety Achievement

The company achieved its safest year in history, reflecting a strong commitment to employee well-being and safety.

Pledged to inclusive diversity through employee resource groups: BUILD (Black/African American), GROW (Women), SOMOS (Hispanics/Latino), SRVC (Veterans).
Affirms 'Diversity is the mix and Inclusion is making the mix work' with leadership-backed ERGs offering mentoring, networking, career development.
Military-focused benefits and programs: supplemental pay, continued health/benefits under USERRA, SkillBridge residencies via Vets2PM, SRVC ERG for veterans and spouses.

Articles

Granite Construction Careers

Granite Construction Projects

Granite Construction Sustainability

Role

Description

grade staking

surveying

equipment operation

traffic control

site inspection

tool maintenance

Reads, measures, and sets grade stakes, along highway right-of-way to determine grade specifications in sloping highways and fill embankments utilizing survey and/or measuring instruments and hand tools.
Lifting, pushing, pulling of heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs. or more.
May perform a variety of physical tasks including but not limited to operating equipment and machinery.
Measures horizontally and vertically, in specified ratio, from survey stake to juncture of embankment and initial excavation, utilizing survey and/or measuring instruments, GPS equipment, hand tools, and eye level.
May perform traffic control, including flagging.
Observe excavating activities to verify conformance to stake references and notify equipment operators and supervision of deviations.
Perform job site clean-up and maintain job site free of hazards.
Inspect, clean, and maintain tools, equipment, and machinery.

Requirements

grade checking

blueprint reading

2+ years

safety

communication

high school

Physical dexterity, stamina, and excellent hand-eye coordination with ability to grasp, assemble and lift objects, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces, squat, bank, climb ladders onto equipment or other objects.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work collaborative with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.
Grade or pave experience with understanding of grading, drainage, survey staking.
Ability to work in safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.
(2) years+ of grade checking experience, required.
Ability to work, day, swing, and nights shifts (occasionally extended hours).
Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions.
Reads and understands survey stakes, blueprints, sketches, and drawings to determine grade specifications required for fill, sloping or excavation operations.
Ability to squat, crawl, and work in awkward positions/confined spaces.
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience, preferred.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

100+ Years

Experience

A legacy of reliable service spans over a century, contributing to major infrastructure projects nationwide.

Operates as a nationwide leader in construction and infrastructure.
Tackles major transportation, water, and commercial projects with a rich history in shaping vital infrastructure.
Delivers projects that span highways, bridges, tunnels, and water systems, transforming landscapes and cities.
Specializes in both heavy civil and commercial construction, providing integrated services from design to completion.
Known for managing complex, high-impact projects, often taking on the toughest challenges in the construction industry.
Financially stable and performs well in both private and public sectors, backed by decades of experience.
Projects contribute to significant U.S. infrastructure advancements, including major transit upgrades and water conservation initiatives.

Culture + Values

Safety for all: The safety and well-being of people, partners, and the public is the greatest responsibility. Every level of the organization is engaged in its safety culture.
Integrity always: Operated with integrity and the highest ethical standards. People know and do what is right and are expected to speak up when something is not right.
Excellence for stakeholders: Strive for a high-performance culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and quality in all aspects of work. Always perform and deliver work the right way for stakeholders.
Inclusion where everyone is valued: Value and respect a workforce diverse in perspective, experience, knowledge, and culture. Committed to an inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can grow.
Sustainability to ensure enduring value: Build a better future by integrating social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and dependable governance to deliver enduring economic value.

Environment + Sustainability

25% Emissions Reduction

GHG Emission Target

Committed to reducing Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030 compared to a 2020 baseline.

1.03M Tons Diverted

Waste Recycling Achievement

Successfully diverted 1.03 million tons of waste from landfills by recycling asphalt pavements in 2021.

$22M Investment

Energy Efficiency Funding

Allocated $22 million company-wide to improve energy efficiency at materials facilities.

32 Sustainable Plants

Environmental Recognition

Recognized with NAPA Diamond Achievement Sustainable Commendations for asphalt plants in 2023.

Joined National Asphalt Pavement Association’s “The Road Forward” initiative to achieve net‑zero carbon emission asphalt pavements by 2050.
Published 2023 Sustainability Report aligned with GRI, SASB, TCFD.
Working to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 energy, emissions, and water intensity by 25% per square foot by 2030; covering 50% of income‑producing portfolio by 2030.
Exceeded goal to support on‑site solar PV: 45.32 MW installed, targeting 50 MW peak capacity by end of 2025.
Commit to certify 100% of new development projects under third‑party green building standards; currently 45% of properties by area hold third‑party green certification.
Joined US Green Building Council as Silver member to advance sustainable construction practices.

Inclusion & Diversity

Top Safety Year

Safety Achievement

The company achieved its safest year in history, reflecting a strong commitment to employee well-being and safety.

Pledged to inclusive diversity through employee resource groups: BUILD (Black/African American), GROW (Women), SOMOS (Hispanics/Latino), SRVC (Veterans).
Affirms 'Diversity is the mix and Inclusion is making the mix work' with leadership-backed ERGs offering mentoring, networking, career development.
Military-focused benefits and programs: supplemental pay, continued health/benefits under USERRA, SkillBridge residencies via Vets2PM, SRVC ERG for veterans and spouses.

Articles

Granite Construction Careers

Granite Construction Projects

Granite Construction Sustainability