Prerequisites:
• Successful completion of Laborer 1 and 2
• Owns recommended tools:
    ° Hydrant wrench
    ° Round Point Shovel
    ° Rake for Landscape
    ° Set of Equipment Keys
    ° Square Shovel

In order to graduate to the next grade, the employee must learn and become proficient in the following:
Skills:
• Safely operate a 2k & 4k water truck for rough grade and mass excavation operations.
• Operate various material handling equipment such as rigid frame and articulated dump trucks.
• Operate 2k and 4k water trucks, water pulls, or other water placing equipment for cut & fill operations.
• Safe operation of equipment while meeting production goals.
• Conduct daily inspections and basic maintenance such as fueling and greasing, fluid checks, PTO greasing, air lines and valve cans, etc.
• Water truck operations for dust control.
• Maintain fill hoses and prevent drive-away damage from hydrants and fill stands.
• Ability to safely operate rigid frame or articulated dump trucks for mining operations.
• Proper use of hand hose for dust control, fill operations, and loading of trucks.
• Proper spotting under the water tower for truck fills without overspilling.
• Knowledge of backflow devices, installation and use.
• Knowledge and use of PTO and its greasing/maintenance.

Training:
• Completion of 4 required certifications will be achieved through online paid training.
• Site Specific Training – Mine Operator
• Task Specific Training – In-house trainer on each machine

Expected hours to complete: 1500 Hours

Prerequisites:
• Successful completion of Laborer 1, 2, and Teamster 3
• Owning recommended tools:
    ° Round point shovel
    ° Rake for Landscape
    ° Pickaxe
    ° Set of Equipment Keys
    ° Square Shovel
    ° Folding Ruler in tenths (Stick Ruler)
    ° Banjo
    ° Sledgehammer
    ° Has a set of Equipment Keys.
    ° Hydrant wrench
    ° Small Tools (wrenches and sockets for minor repairs)

In order to graduate to the next grade, the employee must learn and become proficient in the following:
Skills:
• Water Pull Operation for Rough Grade Operations

Training:
• Completion of 3 required certifications will be achieved through online paid training.

Expected hours to complete: 1500 Hours

Prerequisite:
• Successful completion of Laborer 3
• Shows up on time and communicates effectively regarding schedule.
• Owning recommended full set of keys
• Outfitted in proper job site attire including safety vest, gloves, operator helmet, safety glasses & boots.
• Effective time management skills to ensure the most important work is being completed promptly, with the ability to prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to work independently, taking initiative to move the project forward.

In order to graduate to the next grade, the employee must learn and become proficient in the following:
Skills:
• Must complete daily operator inspections without missing days (Cat Inspect or similar).
• Apply grease to equipment per manufacturer specifications.
• Must be able to safely operate a Skid Steer, Skip Loader, Loader, Excavator or Mini Ex: to move and relocate dirt piles, smooth haul roads, construct construction entrances, conduct wall and planter backfill operations without damaging surrounding structures and utilities, and other basic duties as assigned.
• Must possess a basic understanding of proper safety measures for working around slopes, vertical edges, and mass excavations.
• Must be able to read and understand grading stakes at a basic level.
• Demonstrate the ability to understand plans, GPS file readouts, and other related information at a basic level.

Training:
• Completion of 5 required certifications will be achieved through online paid training.
Expected hours to complete: 1500 Hours

Prerequisite:
• Successful completion of Operator 1

In order to graduate to the next grade, the employee must learn and become proficient in the following:
Skills:
• Must be able to operate at least (3) pieces of equipment utilizing grading stakes and carry rough grade:
    ° Skip Loader – +/- 0.2’
    ° Skid Steer – +/- 0.2’
    ° Motor Grader – +/- 0.2’
    ° Track Dozer – +/- 0.5’
    ° Rubber Dozer – +/- 0.5’
    ° Loader – +/- 0.5’
    ° Scraper – +/- 0.5’
    ° Excavator or Mini Ex. – +/- 0.5’ for excavator / +/- 0.2’ for mini
• Must be able to maintain grade according to the plan with minimal re-work.
• Must be able to operate independently to load dump trucks, haul trucks, trash/recycling bins, etc. without spilling material or damaging surrounding equipment or structures.
• Must be able to operate with a variety of attachments such as breakers, thumbs, crypto claws, compaction wheels, rock buckets, or other similar attachments.
• Must be able to read and understand grading stakes at an intermediate level.
• Must be able to understand plans, blueprints, GPS file readouts, and other related information at an intermediate level.
• Proper greasing and maintenance of breakers and attachments.
• Proper installation setup and connection of breakers and attachments.

Training:
• Completion of 7 required certifications will be achieved through online paid training.
• Machine GPS / Plan Reading and Understanding – Foreman
• Machine Specific Training – CAT / Manufacturer
• Movement and handling of soil (Processing, compaction) – Foreman

Expected hours to complete: 2000 Hours

Prerequisites:
• Successful completion of Operator 1 and 2

In order to graduate to the next grade, the employee must learn and become proficient in 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

Training:
• Cut/Fill Operations and methodology – Foreman
• Keying, benching, filling, and slopes – Foreman

Expected hours to complete: 2000 Hours

Prerequisites:
• Successful completion of Operator 1, 2, and 3

In order to graduate to the next grade, the employee must learn and become proficient in the following:
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 and 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.

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

Expected hours to complete: 1500 Hours (Must have total of 6,000 documented hours as an operator)

Prerequisites:
• Has completed Laborer 3
• Shows up on time and communicates effectively regarding schedule.
• Excellent Math knowledge
• Ability to calculate quantities, Base, Asphalt, Demo, Sections
• Ability to work independently by taking initiative to move the project forward.
• Good time management skills with the ability to prioritize work assignments.
• Able to take directions, be trainable, and retain a general work task sequencing understanding.
• Able to set hubs.
• Able to scale plans.
• Recommended Tools:
    ° Banjo – Elite’s Way
    ° Peep Sight / Hand Eye Level
    ° Folding Ruler (tenths / stick ruler)
    ° 25’ Tape Measure
    ° 100’ Tape Measure
    ° Grade Checker Bags
    ° Hatchet / Sledge / Hammer
    ° Note Pad
    ° Chalk Line / Snap Line

In order to graduate to the next grade, the employee must learn and become proficient in the following:
Skills:
• Must possess a basic understanding of proper safety measures for working around slopes, vertical edges, and mass excavations.
• Must be able to set, read, and understand grading stakes at a basic level.
• Must be able to utilize plans, blueprints, GPS file readouts, and other related information at a basic level.
• Read & understand survey staking Gen. TC, PL, CF, FG, and FS at a basic level.

Leadership:
• Provide basic level rough grade directions to heavy equipment operators, to include setting stakes and hiking up ribbons.
• Collect Job Tickets

Training:
• Completion of 2 required certifications will be achieved through online paid training.
• Basic understanding of the safe and proper use of the equipment.
• Basic understanding of fueling and greasing equipment.
• Managing fill, hand signals, dumping trucks, directing scrapers.
• Basic understanding of grade checking principles and techniques.

Expected hours to complete: 1500 Hours

Prerequisites:
• Has completed Grade Checker 1

In order to graduate to the next grade, the employee must learn and become proficient in the following:
Skills:
• Ability to old school layout without GPS.
• Ability to rag up stakes with ribbon colors.
• Ability to use Peep Sight / Hand-Eye Level.
• Ability to use Swedes.
• Ability to measure with Banjo.
• Set curb grade, sidewalk grade, and paving grade for heavy equipment operators.
• Operate the following equipment at Operator 2 level for a skidsteer and skip loader.
• Have an intermediate-level ability to set up a laser, benching in on site survey, plan grade verifications.
• Read & Understand Survey Staking Gen. TC, PL, CF, FG, and FS. Calculate Cuts/Fills.

Leadership:
• Great documentation skills documenting as-built, work completed, and other daily reporting requirements.
• Creative problem-solving capabilities, able to see problems with the project before they interfere with the project schedule.
• Communicate with foreman on a regular basis for job site needs.

Training:
• Completion of 2 required certification will be achieved through online paid training. • Localize the site for GPS – Foreman / GPS Technician
• Total Station setup – Foreman / GPS Technician
• Daily setup and control point check-in – Foreman / GPS Technician
• Set up site layouts for OX, Mass Ex., and Rough Grade – Foreman / Higher Tier Grade Checker

Expected hours to complete: 1500 Hours

Prerequisites:
• Successful completion of Grade Checker 1 and 2
• REQUIRED TOOLS

In order to graduate to the next grade, the employee must learn and become proficient in the following:
Skills:
• Laser set up & Benching in without any assistance or direction.
• Expert GPS knowledge: level GPS use, including topo, different work orders, daily set up and calibration check-in.
• Plan Checks via GPS Models for Accuracy with minimal errors and no assistance.
• Must be an expert in the proper safety measures for working around slopes, vertical edges, and mass excavations.
• Must be able to set, 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.
• Read & understand survey staking Gen. TC, PL, CF, FG, and FS at an expert level.

Leadership:
• Ability to make complex, immediate, flexible decisions.
• Proven Team Leader.
• Strong Verbal Communication Skills.
• Able to GIVE directions and train junior-level grade checkers.
• Provide expert-level rough grade and finish grade directions to heavy equipment operators, including setting stakes and hiking up ribbons.

Training:
• Completion of 1 required certification will be achieved through online paid training.
• Cost codes and Budget – Foreman
• Daily Production vs Budget – Foreman
• Science of soil and compaction – Foreman
• How to perform offset staking – Foreman / Higher tier Grade Checker
• Removing and replacing survey – Foreman / Higher tier Grade Checker
• Soil Movement (processing, compaction) – Foreman / Higher tier Grade Checker
• Constructing fill slopes – Foreman / Higher tier Grade Checker
• Constructing cut slopes – Foreman / Higher tier Grade Checker
• Read and be able to articulate and demonstrate the principles from Excavation & Grading Handbook Revised
• Enroll into AGC Journeyman Operating Engineers Program

Expected hours to complete: 2500 Hours

Prerequisites:
• Successful completion of Grade Checker 1, 2, and 3

In order to graduate to the next grade, the employee must learn and become proficient in the following:
Skills:
• Expert GPS Set up Including Job Set up, Site Calibration, and Topo to include different work orders.
• Science of Soil and Compaction.
• Daily check in Calibrations and creating new work orders.
• Calculate Cuts/Fills.
• Ability to read and understand soils report and requirements.
• Ability to Read RG Staking.
• Determine offsets.
• Measure cut/fill from hub or stake.
• Ribbon up with correct colors.
• Must be able to independently layout site for OX and Mass Ex.
• Expert working knowledge of GPS use as it relates to Files, Buttons, Topo’s, Machine Control Files, Export Files, and running calculations.

Leadership:
• Be trusted to be the Foreman’s right hand, manage the job in absence of the Foreman for 1-2 days alone.
• Able to give task delegations and confirm completion of tasks to required plans and documents/soils report.
• Excellent documentation skills: via pictures, and written notes of day’s events.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the Superintendent, soils engineers, city, and various inspectors.
• Willing and able to train lower-tiered grade checkers.
• Equipment care, maintenance, and cleanliness.

Training:
• Attending various site, coordination, and planning meetings for projects with Foreman.
• Learning equipment’s production, fuel burn, and capabilities.
• Production mindset – Foreman.
• Successful completion of an apprenticeship program (card carrying Journeyman).

Expected hours to complete: 1500 Hours

Prerequisites:
• Successful completion of Grade Checker 1, 2, and 3
• Successful completion of Operator 1 and 2

In order to graduate to the next grade, the employee must learn and become proficient in the following:
Skills:
• Good understanding of how to productively and proficiently execute required work items on the project in order to meet the budget.
• Scheduling your jobsite Crews and Equipment with Dispatch and Project Manager.

Leadership:
• Proactively promoting safety and following ELITE safety policies.
• Attend and participate in Foreman Meetings.
• Complete all required Job Tracking Documentation timely (Dailies, Safety Forms, Timecards, and Incident Reports).
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Planning and prioritizing daily activities.
• Proper and effective communication with all project stakeholders including Customer field representatives.

Training:
• Completion of 8 required certifications will be achieved through online paid training.
• Elite Scheduling Process – Superintendent / Project Manager
• Job Tracking Software Training – Human Resources
• Thorough understanding of Elite Policies and Procedures – Human Resources
• Proper understanding of trucking operation (productivity, pitfalls, and proper cost controls) – Superintendent
• Cost codes and Budget – Superintendent
• Equipment, production, and capabilities – Superintendent
• Production mindset – Superintendent
• Daily Production vs Budget – PM / Superintendent Project Closeout

Expected hours to complete: 1500 Hours

Prerequisites:
• Successful completion of Foreman 1

In order to graduate to the next grade, the employee must learn and become proficient in the following:
Skill:
• Excellent understanding of soil, compaction, and moisture.
• Proper understanding of trucking operation (productivity, pitfalls, and proper cost controls).
• Good documentation skills as it pertains to T&M Change Orders.
• Jobsite closeout and documentation for compaction, line and grade, topography, PM Signoff, and coordinate drone flights.

Leadership:
• Able to profitably manage (1) job with little to no assistance on a foreman level.
• Proper scheduling and coordination of the Two Week Look Ahead with Project Manager.

Training:
• Completion of 2 required certifications will be achieved through online paid training. • Understanding the difference between Rough and Fine Grading from a production mindset – Superintendent

Expected hours to complete: 1500 Hours

Prerequisites:
• Successful completion of Foreman 1 and 2
• Successful completion of Operator 3

In order to graduate to the next grade, the employee must learn and become proficient in the following:
Skill:
• Expert understanding of soil, compaction, and moisture.
• Good documentation and communication with project manager.
• Meet or exceeding profit goal.

Leadership:
• Able to manage and run (2) jobs solo with little to no assistance from Project Manager/Field Superintendent.
• Willing and able to teach Earthwork Knowledge and skill as it relates to Laborers, Grade checkers, Teamsters, and Operators.

Training:
• Promoting teamwork, comradery, and culture – Superintendent / Seminars
• Leadership mindset – Superintendent / Seminars

Prerequisites:
• Successful completion of Foreman 1, 2, and 3

In order to graduate to the next grade, the employee must learn and become proficient in the following:
Skill:
• Proven production excellence.
• Ability to manage and lead complex large job sites and projects.
• Consistently beats job budget goals.

Leadership:
• Teach, train, and develop all lower-tiered personnel.
• Manage multiple crews and scopes of work simultaneously.
• Manage subcontractors.
• Promote the company and its culture. Cultivating a positive, hard-working environment.

Training:
• Leadership mindset – Superintendent / Seminars
• Management skills
• Assigned Reading