Grounds Heavy Equipment Operator

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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.

• 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

• High School degree or GED equivalent

• Minimum 6 months working with heavy equipment

• 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 outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions

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

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

• Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises

• $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

• 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