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Grading Foreman - Traveling

Hermiston, OR

$30 - $60/hr

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Project Superintendent

Hermiston, OR

$91K - $137K/yr

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Aerotek

Machine Operator

Wilsonville, OR

$17.50 - $21/hr

Cut granite to length after processing, ensuring precision and adherence to design and quality standards. * Manage the proper flow of tops and workpieces through the production line to maintain the ...

Arizona Tile

Customer Service Rep

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

Prior work experience with stone, granite, or slabs is a plus.Functional Skills: Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to provide individualized service. Self-starter who proactively ...

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How much do granite jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for granite in Oregon is $23.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.80 and $25.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a granite installer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Granite Installer, you need experience with stone fabrication and installation, physical stamina, and a basic understanding of construction or carpentry. Familiarity with tools such as wet saws, polishers, measuring devices, and sometimes OSHA safety certifications are typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication with clients and team members are crucial soft skills. These skills are important to ensure precise, safe, and high-quality granite installations that meet customer expectations.

What are jobs that work with granite?

Granite jobs focus on roles that cut, install, and repair granite products. Depending on your job, you may be asked to support sales by explaining the different types of granite to a customer, use AutoCAD software to plan the construction, or work with a contractor on the job site to ensure you install everything properly. Many contractors use granite for countertops because of its durability and resistance to heat, but you can also use it to make building stones, tiles, paths, memorials, and street curbing. Many jobs that use granite also work with other materials, such as quartz and marble. Outside of installation roles, most granite jobs focus on quarrying it from mines or transporting slabs to processing facilities.

What is the difference between Granite vs Mason?

AspectGraniteMason
Primary WorkCutting, shaping, and installing granite countertops and surfacesBuilding and repairing structures like walls, fireplaces, and stonework
Required SkillsStone cutting, polishing, installation techniquesMasonry skills, knowledge of mortar and concrete
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, fabrication shops, residential and commercial projectsConstruction sites, restoration projects, outdoor and indoor structures
CertificationsNone specific, often requires safety trainingLikewise, safety training and experience are essential

While both roles involve working with stone materials, a Granite professional specializes in working specifically with granite for surfaces and countertops, focusing on precision cutting and finishing. A Mason has a broader scope, constructing and repairing various stone and brick structures. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right professional for your project needs.

What is a granite worker?

Granite workers are skilled professionals who specialize in extracting, cutting, shaping, polishing, and installing granite for various construction and design purposes. They often work with slabs of natural granite to create countertops, flooring, tiles, monuments, and other architectural elements. Granite workers use specialized tools and machinery to ensure precision and quality in their work, and they must follow safety protocols due to the heavy and sometimes hazardous nature of the material. Their expertise is essential in both residential and commercial construction projects where durability and aesthetic appeal are important.

What are some common challenges faced when working as a granite installer, and how can they be addressed?

Granite installers often encounter challenges such as handling heavy materials, ensuring precise measurements, and working in homes or job sites with limited space. To overcome these issues, it’s important to use proper lifting techniques and equipment, double-check all measurements before cutting, and communicate closely with clients and team members. Attention to detail and safety protocols are essential for minimizing errors and preventing injuries, while teamwork helps ensure installations are completed smoothly and efficiently.
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Grading Foreman - Traveling

Granite

Hermiston, OR

$30 - $60/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 13 days ago

Granite Telecommunications rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

52nd of 97 rated telecommunications companies

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...

Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary

This position is expected to travel throughout the region - including WA, OR, and ID.
This is a union-represented position. Hourly wage is determined by union agreement.
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in excavating and grading right-of-way for construction of projects, such as highways, streets, drainage ditches, and dams.

Essential Job Accountabilities

  • Measures distances from reference points to locate boundaries of construction site.

  • Directs work crews engaged in operating vehicles and machines to dump, scrape, and spread dirt.

  • Verifies curvature of graded surface, using hand level.

  • Performs other duties as described under Supervisor.

  • May supervise bituminous paving crew (Supervisor, Asphalt Paving.

  • May supervise work crew engaged in operating machines to tamp, roll, and smooth surface for subgrade of highway and be designated Supervisor, Fine Grading.

  • May supervise workers engaged in laying drainage tile and concrete and metal culverts, and be designated Supervisor, Culvert Laying.

  • May be designated according to activity of workers supervised as Supervisor, Dumping; Supervisor, Rough Grading.

Education

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Work Experience

  • The amount of specific job training required to learn the techniques, information, and facility needed for average performance in this position is from 2 to 4 years.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Workers should be able to:

  • Read engineering drawing

  • Practice good safety habits

  • Work in dusty or dirty surroundings

  • Follow instructions and meet set standards

  • Judge distances and slopes accurately

  • Make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Physically, workers must be able to:

  • Stoop, bend, and crouch

  • Use hands, arms, and legs fully

  • See well (either naturally or with correction)

  • Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

  • THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND RANDOM TESTING.

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Hourly employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees. Employees can also opt into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

Projects with joint-venture agreements (JVs), benefits will be governed by those agreements. For positions covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBAs), the benefits will be governed by the applicable CBA.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Hourly Wage Range :Hourly: $30.00 $60.00

Pay may vary based on relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. Collective Bargaining Agreements will govern as applicable.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

For additional information on applicant/employee rights please clickhere.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening.Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place.Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

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