Grounds Heavy Equipment Operator

Service Corporation International; Groves (TX); Sur place; USD 37 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sci Corp in Groves, TX is seeking a Cemetery Maintenance Equipment Operator responsible for operating trucks and heavy equipment to prepare graves, install markers, and maintain cemetery grounds.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and at least 6 months of heavy equipment experience, ability to lift 50 lbs, and the capacity to work outdoors in all weather. You may be required to work beyond standard hours.

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months working with heavy equipment.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment (shovel, rake, sledge hammer, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and client families.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment problems.

Responsabilités

• Operates trucks and/or tractors of various sizes and weights for loading, hauling, and unloading equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Operates heavy equipment such as backhoe, dump truck, road grader, front-end loader and other listed machinery.
• Maintains cemetery grounds and prepares graves.
• Installs memorials and markers and outer burial containers.
• Follows safety rules and burial procedures and informs supervisor of equipment defects.

Connaissances

Heavy equipment operation

Measuring devices

Communication

Troubleshooting

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Description du poste

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Operates a variety of equipment and trucks used in cemetery operation, construction, maintenance and repair. Performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of grounds equipment and cemetery roads. Securely opens and closes interments, entombments and inurnments; installs memorials and markers. Prepares graves and maintains cemetery grounds. Locates grave site according to section, lot, and plot numbers and marks area to be excavated.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates trucks and/or tractors of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, materials, and supplies
• Operates trucks or heavy equipment, such as mechanized broom, bulldozer, backhoe, man-lift, dump truck, road grader, front-end loader, hydraulic excavators, skid steers, and jetter/inductor truck
• Operates jackhammers, mowers, brush chippers and other small equipment and tools to maintain cemetery and streets
• Supports cemetery operations in digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with heavy equipment such as a backhoe, road grader or front-end loader
• Informs supervisor of equipment defects or need for repair
• Ensures burials, entombments and inurnments are securely and carefully opened and closed
• Sets and/or installs memorials and markers
• Installs outer burial containers
• Follows Interment Verification Procedures
• Conducts 25 foot radius preparation for burials
• Adheres to all Company safety rules and universal precautions
• Maintains and protects Company assets by performing regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and facilities
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area
• Completes Dignity University courses and other training as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed

EDUCATIONAL/Experience/MINIMUM Requirements

Education

• High School degree or GED equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 6 months working with heavy equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledge hammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer and leaf blower
• Ability to operate mechanical equipment including, but not limited to, a dump truck, tractor, utility vehicle, marker trailed, dump trailer, jack hammer, tamper and backhoe
• Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yard stick, etc.)
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow associates, contractor personnel and client families
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment problems

Work CONDITIONS

Work Environment

• Work outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions

Work Postures

• Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day
• Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently

Physical Demands

• Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Work Hours

• Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises

Postal Code: 77619

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-TX - Groves