Grounds Heavy Equipment Operator

Service Corporation International; Groves (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International seeks a maintenance technician to operate heavy equipment and support cemetery operations in Groves, TX. You will handle trucks, backhoes, bulldozers, and skid steers for digging, hauling, and site preparation, while ensuring safety and efficient workflows.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least six months with heavy equipment, plus ability to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors in varying conditions. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks and heavy equipment for loading, hauling, and unloading materials.
• Maintain cemetery grounds and prepare sites for burials.
• Assist with interments, marker installation, and grave preparation.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on machines and facilities.
• Follow safety rules and company procedures at all times.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Measuring devices

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Dump truck

Backhoe

Bulldozer

Skid steer

Job description

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

Job Location

US-TX - Groves

Who we are. What we do.

We are a company committed to supporting families at difficult times. Nowhere will you find a group of caregivers and teams more passionate about the work they do or more invested in the well-being of the families they serve. The Dignity Memorial name is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence. As the largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services in North America, we're dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of every loved one with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that is second to none.

“SCI” refers to Service Corporation International and its affiliates. Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V SCI Shared Resources, LLC is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. On request, we will seek to provide appropriate accessibility options to all applicants with disabilities.