Dane Developments Ltd, Courtenay BC

Civil Construction – Grademan

$28 - $34 an hour
Full Time - plus overtime

The role

- Interpret and work from construction drawings, grade sheets, and survey stakes to establish required elevations and alignments.
- Set up, use, and maintain surveying and leveling equipment such as total stations, GPS rovers, laser levels, and grade rods to check and verify grades.
- Communicate accurate grade information to equipment operators (e.g., dozer, grader, excavator) and guide them in achieving the desired cuts, fills, and slopes.
- Check finished surfaces and work in progress to ensure compliance with project specifications and tolerances.
- Adjust and replace grade stakes, markings, or stringlines as necessary to reflect ongoing site progress and changes.
- Assist survey crews in laying out control points, benchmarks, and reference lines as required.
- Report any discrepancies, design conflicts, or grade-related issues to the foreman or project manager promptly.
- Maintain accurate records of grades and assist in producing as-built information if required.




- Ensure work is performed safely and in compliance with site safety protocols.

What You’ll Bring

- Strong understanding of heavy civil construction practices, earthmoving operations, and grading principles.
- Proficiency in reading construction drawings, grade sheets, and specifications.
- Experience with modern survey and grading equipment, with attention to precision and detail.
- Good communication skills to effectively relay information to operators and supervisors.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, outdoor environment and adapt to site conditions.

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $28.00-$34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Application question(s):

- Where are you currently working?

Work Location: In person

📌 Civil Construction Grademan (Canada)
🏢 Dane Developments
📍 Canada