Grounds Heavy Equipment Operator

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. 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 Postal Code: 23454 Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance Job Location: US\-VA \- Virginia Beach