What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Heavy Equipment Operator position at SCI Shared Resources LLC?
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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
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 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
Postal Code : 33186
Category (Portal Searching) : Cemetery Maintenance
Job Location : US-FL - Miami
Job Profile ID : F00229
Time Type : Full time
Location Name : Memorial Plan Dade South Memorial
