Cemeteries Equipment Operator - Backhoe & Grounds (Sign-On Bonus)

City of Charlotte; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,000

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The City of Charlotte is seeking a cemetery operations professional in the General Services Landscape Management Cemeteries section. You will operate heavy equipment such as backhoes and dump trucks to open/close grave sites, set markers, and perform landscaping tasks.

A valid NC Class A CDL or ability to obtain within 6 months is required, with a $2,000 sign-on bonus offered. This outdoor role demands manual labor, teamwork, and adherence to safety and maintenance schedules.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operates backhoe, dump truck, tractor, tamp and air compressor for opening and closing grave sites, repair sunken graves, markers, vases and landscaping.
• Installs markers, digs trenches, pours concrete and finishes monument foundations.
• Performs minor repairs and routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
• Assists families and individuals in showing at need and pre-need spaces and locate graves.
• Assume lead worker responsibilities in the absence of crew chief.

Skills

Backhoe operation

Dump truck operation

Tractor operation

Manual labor

CDL Class A

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Air compressor

Job description

The City of Charlotte is seeking a cemetery operations professional in the General Services Landscape Management Cemeteries section. You will operate heavy equipment such as backhoes and dump trucks to open/close grave sites, set markers, and perform landscaping tasks.

A valid NC Class A CDL or ability to obtain within 6 months is required, with a $2,000 sign-on bonus offered. This outdoor role demands manual labor, teamwork, and adherence to safety and maintenance schedules.