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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

Compensation:

Salary: $24.00-$28.00/hr

**Benefits:** 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

Postal Code: 98168

Category (Portal Searching): Cemetery Maintenance

Job Location: US-WA - Tukwila

Job Profile ID: F00229

Time Type: Full time

Location Name: Riverton Crest Cemetery