Grading Assistant Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

**$3000 HIRING BONUS FOR CARD CARRYING JOURNEYMAN**

Company Information:

Elite Earthworks and Engineering is seeking ELITE employees to join our team. Being ELITE means we maintain exceptionally high standards of quality, service, and performance, we are considered top-tier, distinguished, and admired within the industry. By joining this team you are joining a company that hires and trains ELITE individuals.

Are you ELITE?

Do you want to become ELITE?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY LEVEL POSITION. Do not apply to this position if you do not have at least 3 years of operating experience. This individual needs to be an expert Finish Grade Skiploader Operator for Earthwork operations.

BASIC FUNTION:

The function of the Operator is to operate heavy and light equipment to perform work as directed, completing tasks safely, accurately, and efficiently, according to plans.

Qualifications Operator 3:

Prerequisites:

• Must possess all the qualities of Operator 2 and the following:

Skills:

• Must be able to operate (4+) pieces of equipment utilizing grading stakes and carry grade at a speed consistent with industry standard to the following:
  • Skip Loader (+- 0.10')
  • Skid Steer (inches)
  • Motor Grader (inches)
  • Dozer, Loader (+- 0.4') with GPS (0.10')
  • Excavator (0.4')
  • Scraper (0.5')
  • Mini Ex (0.1')
• Productively load trucks in export operations while maintaining grade.
• Creative and Proactive
• Good Documentation Skills
• Must be able to read and understand grading stakes at an advanced level.
• Must be able to understand plans, blueprints, GPS file readouts, and other related information at an advanced level.
• Listen and follow grade checker directions.
• Must be able to complete the following grading operations:
  • Curb grade
  • Paving
  • Sidewalks
  • Basins
  • Slopes

Company Paid Training:

• Cut/Fill Operations and methodology - Foreman
• Keying, benching, filling, and slopes - Foreman

Qualifications Operator 4:

Prerequisites:

• Must possess the qualities of Operator 2 and 3

Skills:

• Must be able to operate three or more (3+) pieces of equipment and master at least one (1) utilizing grading stakes and carry grade in a productive and proficient manner within industry standards to the following tolerances:
  • Skip Loader (0.025')
  • Skid Steer (0.025')
  • Motor Grader (0.025')
  • Motor Scraper (0.3')
  • Dozer (+- 0.1')
  • Loader (+- 0.1')
  • Excavator (0.4')
  • Mini Ex (0.1')
• Must be able to read and understand grading stakes at an expert level.
• Must be able to understand plans, blueprints, GPS file readouts, and other related information at an expert level.
• Ability to manipulate GPS models, sections, and other settings as necessary.
• Operate machines on GPS automatic controls
• Ability to construct fill slopes, grade cut slopes.

Leadership:

• Able to be "left alone" on a job site and help run the site.
• Willing and able to train and teach lower-tiered operators.
• Providing constructive advice to the Foreman on means and methods of operation.
• Conflict resolution Skills
• Proven Team Leader
• Ability to Make Complex/Immediate/Flexible Decisions
• Strong Verbal Communication Skills

Company Paid Training:

• Successful completion of an apprenticeship program (card carrying Journeyman)

What's in it for you!

• Competitive compensation package!
• Be apart of fun growing team!
• Hard work that is recognized and rewarded by your employers!
• Health Insurance Benefits!
  

Reporting Relationship:

The Operator reports to the Grade Checker, Foreman, or Field Superintendent.

Authorities:

The following are principal authorities granted to the Operator:

• Exercise the responsibilities and perform the duties of this position. This includes full decision-making authority for all responsibilities and/or duties.

Principal Duties:

• Comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations.
• Conduct all activities in compliance with the Elite Earthworks code of conduct.
• Create a positive work environment and attitude building supportive morale
• Document "lessons learned" and share with other employees, as appropriate.
• Enforce and adhere to ethical business practices.
• Enforce and adhere to the codes of the company's Mission Statement.
• Identify any issues to superior (document if possible).
• Perform other duties as directed by the Grade Checker.
• Report and correct unsafe working conditions.
• Assist with interviewing and testing new employees as required.
• Make recommendations for process improvements.
• Assist in pipe laying operation.
• Assist with, or execute, minor equipment repairs, including hoses, filters, fluid changes, cutting edges, etc.
• Inspect all equipment for breakdowns daily.
• Maintain all tools, repairing or replacing tools as required.
• Operate rollers, loaders, watertrucks, dozers, and other types of operated equipment.
• Perform basic machine maintenance, including fluid checks, oil and lube, greasing, etc. and mechanical repairs, daily and/or as necessary.
• Read and understand stakes.
• Work with lasers while operating equipment.
• Report all equipment problems to supervisor.
• Use all equipment properly and ensure safe work habits.
• Take advantage of opportunities to promote EEE in order to generate interest in the company

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elite Earthworks and Engineering (EEE) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: EEE is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.All employment decisions atEEEare based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.EEEwill not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.EEEencourages applicants of all ages.

DRUG FREE WORK PLACE:

Elite Earthworks and Engineering is a drug and alcohol free workplace. Applicants offered a position will be screened prior to first day of work and may be subject to randomized testing at any time.

**Hiring bonus subject to terms and conditions