Cemetery Grounds Heavy Equipment Operator

National Cemetery Administration; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Cemetery Administration, located at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California, is seeking an Engineering Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment (backhoe and similar) to dig and prepare grave sites for interments. The role involves moving material, adjusting attachments for level and depth, and working on varied terrain.

Expect overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed to meet cemetery needs. The full performance level is WG-08 (PD136400).

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment such as backhoes with multiple controls to dig, push, pull, and load earth for grave site preparation.
• Landscapes grave sites by clearing brush and rocks and prepares terrain for interments; adjusts equipment attachments for proper leveling and depth.

Job description

The National Cemetery Administration, located at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California, is seeking an Engineering Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment (backhoe and similar) to dig and prepare grave sites for interments. The role involves moving material, adjusting attachments for level and depth, and working on varied terrain.

Expect overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed to meet cemetery needs. The full performance level is WG-08 (PD136400).