What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Heavy Equipment Operator position at Greenlawn Memorial Park?
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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
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
Benefits:
401K Plan, Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off