Cemeteries Equipment Operator — Sign-On Bonus & Field Work

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

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.