Grounds Heavy Equipment Operator

Service Corporation International; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values its associates and their contributions! This role involves operating various heavy equipment and tools in cemetery maintenance and construction. You'll be responsible for ensuring the safe and respectful handling of interments and maintaining the grounds. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least six months of experience with heavy machinery. Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions while being part of a supportive team that celebrates life and provides essential services to the community. A great opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience with heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates trucks and heavy equipment for cemetery operations.
• Maintains cemetery grounds and ensures secure burials.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Using hand-held tools

Communication skills

Troubleshooting mechanical problems

Education

High School degree or GED

Tools

Dump truck

Backhoe

Jackhammer

Lawn mower

Weed trimmer

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!

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 to 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

Compensation:

Salary: $24.00-$28.00/hr

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care), Health Savings Account with Company Contribution, Sick Leave, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match, Employee Assistance Program

Postal Code: 98168

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-WA - Tukwila

Job Profile ID: F00229

Time Type: Full time

Location Name: Riverton Crest Cemetery