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Grade Checker

Hunter Contracting Co.
Gilbert, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grade Checker position at Hunter Contracting Co.?

Looking for a place where you can build your career, not just punch a clock? Somewhere you’re treated like family instead of just another number? At Hunter Contracting Co., we’ve been proudly serving Arizona since 1961 as a family-owned heavy civil contracting firm. We’re searching for motivated, hardworking, high-energy professionals who want to grow with us and be part of something bigger.

Hunter Contracting Co., a diversified company specializing in civil infrastructure and industrial construction, is seeking a Grade Checker responsible for setting grade stakes to guide earth moving equipment operators in sloping highways and fill embankments.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Reads and understands blueprints, sketches, building plans, and drawings.
  • Sets grade stakes to guide earth moving equipment operators in sloping roads and fill embankments, using measuring instruments and hand tools
  • Reads survey stakes along right-of-way to determine grade specification for embankments.
  • Measures horizontally and vertically, in specified ratio, from survey stake to juncture of embankment and initial excavation, using survey rod and eye level.
  • Sets grade stakes and chalk-marks excavation reference points on stake.
  • Repeats measuring and staking at specified intervals to form horizontal stake line.
  • Observes excavating activities to verify conformance to stake references and notifies equipment operators or supervisor of deviations.
  • Adheres to all safety policies and procedures.

Work Qualifications

  • Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of structures, highways, or roads.
  • Must be able to properly understand construction plans and able to properly follow field instructions.
  • Works within precise standards of accuracy, judging distances and slopes accurately. Prioritizes work to meet goals or deadlines.
  • Practices good safety habits and takes pride in craftsmanship.

Education & Work Experience Requirements

  • Three (3) years' experience in construction operations; AND,
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

What We Are Proud To Offer You

  • Medical/Telemedicine
  • Dental/Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Sick and Holiday Pay

We do E-Verify, Background Checks and Drug Screens

Women, Minorities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY statement

Hunter provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Hunter complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training.

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Salary : $28 - $39

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