Grounds Heavy Equipment Operator

## Grounds Heavy Equipment Operator Apply:
TX - Groves:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
Req.
167305

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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  
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* 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