Cemetery Equipment Operator
Job in
Bruceville, Knox County, Indiana, 47516, USA
Listed on 2026-06-17
Listing for:
State of Tennessee
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-17
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
General Labor, Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor / Trades, Maintenance Worker
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Bruceville
Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time
06/15/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time
06/28/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly)$3,229.00
Salary (Annually)$38,748.00
Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Knoxville, TN.Department Veterans Services
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES, KNOX COUNTY
A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Experience equivalent to three years of increasingly skilled full-time labor and trades experience including, at least, one year of experience in heavy equipment operation.
Necessary Special
Qualifications:
Applicants for this class must:
* A valid motor vehicle operator
¿ s license/endorsement is required for employment.
Examination Method:
Education and Experience ,100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Overview
Summary:
Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled light and heavy equipment operation of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features:
This is the working level class. An employee in this class operates a variety of light and heavy equipment in the construction of access areas. The employee may be required to perform other tasks such as those related to cemetery caretaking, grounds and building maintenance and duties related to landscaping. This class differs from that of Cemetery Foreman in that an incumbent of the latter acts as a working supervisor of Cemetery Equipment Operators.
Responsibilities
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:
* Promotes environmental stewardship, standards, practices and safety.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment:
* Operates vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment such as, but not limited to: backhoes, dump trucks, bulldozers, skid steers, excavators, all-terrain vehicles, tractors, four wheel drive (4WD) pickup trucks.
* Operates equipment, working to fine specification standards (i.e., in close proximity to existing grave sites, on slopes, curves, and excavations in rough terrain, moist soils, and/or dense vegetation).
* Remains constantly alert and operates equipment carefully, especially when close to other persons, buildings, etc. to prevent injury to self or others.
* Maintains or constructs flood control and grade control using a variety of tools, materials, and equipment.
* Digs and/or excavates holes, trenches, channels, and ditches, cleans culverts, removes debris from pipes, levels soils, and maintains roads.
* Interprets construction drawings, schematics, maps, and blueprints to ensure project specifications are met.
* Avoids utilities (i.e., electric, gas, water, sewer, etc.) when excavating or operating tools and equipment.
* Operates tools and equipment in a manner that prevents damage to infrastructure, buildings, landscape, etc.
* Loads, secures, and transports equipment, materials and supplies.
* Operates tools, devices, and equipment according to safety rules and regulations.
* Works in harsh conditions such as all kinds of severe weather; (i.e. including rain, snow, sleet, extreme heat and cold and harsh winds).
* Operates tools and equipment in a manner that prevents unnecessary damage or wear and tear.
* Ensures that personal protective equipment (PPE) is in good working condition and is worn by self and co-workers.
* Attaches, detaches, replaces, and adjusts equipment attachments (e.g., augers, blades, etc.).
* Applies herbicides using tractors and/or all-terrain vehicles (ATV's) with portable spray units.
Processing Information:
* Measures and calculates the plots and depths of grave locations and gravestone placement.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:
* Provides assistance and information to grieving families and/or visitors to ensure cemetery protocol is followed while maintaining empathy and respect for the bereaved.
Performing Physical
Activities:
* Performs physical labor, such as but not limited to: painting, cleaning, shoveling, raking, pouring concrete, installing erosion control measures, operating chainsaw, seeding, mulching, planting trees, excavation, dragging, pushing, lifting, etc.
* Performs physical activities, such as but not limited to: walking (i.e., ditches, uneven terrain, slopes, in mud, etc.), wading in water, climbing, operating augers or probes, hand placement of headstones, etc.
* Establish vegetative cover consisting of grasses, shrubs, and trees on completed projects and for maintenance purposes.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems:
* Analyzes situations and makes sound decisions with limited supervision.
* Assesses site conditions to determine best available access for equipment.
Documenting/Recording/Information:
* Keeps time, travel, fuel, projects and maintenance records and reports.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material:
* Observes discrepancies in cemetery standards and reports to supervisor any discrepancies that may be found.
Repairing and Maintaining…
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