Cemeteries Equipment Operator

City of Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Outdoor work environment

Job summary

The City of Charlotte seeks a Cemetery Equipment Operator in the General Services Landscape Management Cemeteries section. The role focuses on operating heavy equipment to open/close grave sites, repair sunken graves, and maintain landscaping while coordinating daily outdoor tasks.

This outdoor position requires manual labor, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work weekend and holiday schedules as needed. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered for this role.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent required.
• Proficiency and experience in safe operation of heavy equipment (backhoe, dump truck, tractor, tamp, air compressor).
• Prefer cemetery operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates backhoe, dump truck, tractor, tamp and air compressor for opening/closing graves and landscaping.
• Installs markers, digs trenches, pours concrete and finishes foundation work.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
• Assists families in locating graves and spaces; may lead crew in absence of supervisor.
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet city goals.

Skills

Manual labor

Read/write instructions

Operate machinery safely

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe

Dump truck

Tractor

Tamp

Air compressor

Job description

Department: General Services Department

Salary: $25.00 - $27.57 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our Guiding Principles Include

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

Summary

This position is based in the General Services Landscape Management Cemeteries section and is responsible for operating equipment and coordinating its use in the day to day operations of a cemetery. This is primarily an outdoor position with manual labor required.

We are offering a $2,000 sign on bonus for this position.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates backhoe, dump truck, tractor, tamp and air compressor for opening and closing grave sites, repair sunken graves, markers, flower vases and existing landscaping on cemetery grounds.
• Installs markers, digs trenches, pours concrete and finishes monument foundations.
• Performs minor repairs and routine maintenance on assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Assists families and individuals in showing at need and pre-need spaces and locate occupied graves.
• Assume lead worker responsibilities in the absence of crew chief.
• Work independently and as a team to meet or exceed City goals and expectations.
• Completes all required forms to provide information concerning daily work activities.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and understand moderately complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to properly and safely operate machinery
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor for extended periods of time.
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with coworkers and the public.
• Ability to read and understand schedules, repair manuals, data sheets, graphs, maps, and determine exact locations of grave sites.
• Ability to work Saturday, Sunday, Holiday schedules and late weekday services as needed.
• Ability to work outside in adverse weather and environmental conditions (rain, heat, cold, stinging/biting insects, chemicals, fumes, noise, etc.)
• Must have basic mechanical ability and the ability to perform thorough inspections of assigned equipment and detect the need for repairs or service.
• Must have valid North Carolina Class A CDL driver’s license, or ability to obtain within 6 months, plus a good driving record.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency and experience in the safe operation of a backhoe, dump truck, tractor, tamp, and air compressor.
• Prefer previous cemetery operations work experience.
• HS graduate or equivalent

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.