Gradesperson

**Grade Person**

**Reporting to**: Foreperson

Founded in 1953, Thomas Cavanagh Construction has continued to set the standard for quality construction and materials in Eastern Ontario. With our strategically located pits and quarries, our unmatched fleet of trucks and heavy equipment, our state-of-the-art facilities, and our dedicated employees, Thomas Cavanagh Construction has earned a reputation as one of Ottawa’s most trusted and respected contractors.

This **Gradesperson** will work under the supervision of a foreperson setting grades, checking elevations, dumping trucks, and working with heavy equipment.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Read and interpret construction drawings
- Use survey instruments to establish correct line and grade
- Identify any conflicts and report to site supervisor
- Work with engineers and surveyors to solve problems
- Achieve correct grade by directing operators of equipment to adjust grade by moving earth, gravel, and other materials
- Measure distances from reference points or offsets to accurately install utilities

**Requirements**:

- Experience as a Grade Person considered an asset
- Valid drivers license and own mode of transportation
- Ability to work outdoors in various types of weather conditions (cold, rain, heat, etc,)
- Ability to walk long distances

**Cavanagh Employee Benefits**:

- Family oriented work environment
- Internal growth opportunities
- Training and development opportunities
- Benefit, Wellness and Pension Plans
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed._

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person