What are the responsibilities and job description for the Monument Setter--Winterset, IA position at Des Moines-Winterset Memorials?
Fast-paced and team-focused! Join our team as a Monument Installer!
Des Moines-Winterset Memorials is seeking a hardworking, enthusiastic, and dependable full-time Monument Installer to handle the preparation and installation of granite memorial monuments in cemeteries.
This role includes digging foundations, placing finished monuments, and ensuring each installation meets high-quality standards. This is a hands-on, physical position that involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and requires a strong commitment to completing tasks with precision and care.
Why Des Moines-Winterset Memorials?
At Des Moines-Winterset Memorials you’re not just an employee – you’re an owner! As an employee-owned company, your success directly contributes to our success. We’re proud of our culture, which values accountability, collaboration, and innovation in a supportive and efficient environment. We were honored to be named the 2024 National Employee-Owned Company of the Year by the ESOP Association!
What You’ll Do:
- Drive to cemetery gravesites to install monuments, follow maps, diagrams, and written specifications
- Dig trench for foundation using mini-excavator and/or hand tools
- Mix and pour concrete/mortar
- Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure the surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface
- Remove the monument from the truck bed and guide it onto the foundation using skids, hoist, or truck crane
- Set monument in place, according to layout or pattern
- Hand-polish and/or machine-polish memorials
- Clean and repair memorials as required
- Assist with cleaning and maintenance of company vehicles
- Maintain regular attendance and punctuality according to your assigned schedule
- Other duties as needed or required
What We’re Looking For:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and minimum of one-year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to operate work-related machinery including excavator, truck-mounted crane, and hand tools
- Able to work in various weather conditions
- Ability to lift to 70 lbs.
- Must possess current CDL and be insurable
- Must be reliable, professional, and be able to follow instructions
Des Moines-Winterset Memorials is an Employee-Owned Company, that offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits and is an Equal Opportunity Employer! Learn more about us at www.dmwmemorials.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to Relocate:
- Madison County, IA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $18 - $20