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This role is critical to ensuring proper drainage, subgrade preparation, and final grade accuracy while maintaining productivity, safety, and quality standards aligned with Grade A Construction ...

Our Grade Checkers are responsible for understanding plans and specs, layout of crew and project, providing clear direction for cut/fill, setting hubs and stakes, calculating percentages, volumes ...

As a Grade Checker, you will be an essential part of our Baranko Brothers team. You will be responsible for controlling and monitoring grade levels throughout various projects. Your work will be ...

Our Grade Checkers are responsible for understanding plans and specs, layout of crew and project, providing clear direction for cut/fill, setting hubs and stakes, calculating percentages, volumes ...

Grade Checker

Dickinson, ND · On-site

$38 - $42/hr

As a Grade Checker, you will be an essential part of our Baranko Brothers team. You will be responsible for controlling and monitoring grade levels throughout various projects. Your work will be ...

Rogers Group is currently seeking Grade Checkers with experience in construction for the Huntsville, AL area of our Alabama SMA reporting to the Area Construction Manager & Superintendent. The ...

Rogers Group is currently seeking Grade Checkers with experience in construction for the Huntsville, AL area of our Alabama SMA reporting to the Area Construction Manager & Superintendent. The ...

The Grade Checker is responsible for verifying elevations, alignments, and grading specifications on construction sites. This role works closely with equipment operators, surveyors, and site ...

Grade Checker

San Diego, CA · On-site

$30 - $45/hr

We're seeking an exceptional grade checker who can confidently guide LB3 iron in building successful projects. If you love earthmoving, are tired of dealing with old equipment, have a positive ...

CA · On-site

$30 - $45/hr

We're seeking an exceptional grade checker who can confidently guide LB3 iron in building successful projects. If you love earthmoving, are tired of dealing with old equipment, have a positive ...

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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for grade in the United States is $54,080.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,500.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Grader Operator

Grade A Construction

Mount Juliet, TN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Description

The Grader Operator is responsible for operating a motor grader to achieve precise grading, shaping, and finishing of surfaces in support of construction operations. This role is critical to ensuring proper drainage, subgrade preparation, and final grade accuracy while maintaining productivity, safety, and quality standards aligned with Grade A Construction’s mission.


Overview of Responsibilities

  • Operate motor grader to perform fine grading and surface finishing
  • Establish and maintain proper grade, slope, and drainage according to plans and stakes
  • Read and interpret grade stakes, plans, and site layouts
  • Work closely with surveyors, foreman, and operators to ensure accuracy
  • Perform rough and finish grading for roads, pads, and site development
  • Maintain consistent production while ensuring precision and quality
  • Conduct daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance
  • Identify and report mechanical issues or performance concerns
  • Maintain a clean and organized machine and work area
  • Support overall crew productivity and job site efficiency


Qualifications

  • 3–7+ years of experience operating a motor grader in civil/sitework construction
  • Strong understanding of grading principles, drainage, and site development
  • Ability to read grade stakes, blueprints, and elevations
  • Experience with GPS machine control (preferred)
  • Strong attention to detail and precision
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Reliable and consistent attendance