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SCI Shared Resources LLC

Grounds Heavy Equipment Operator

SCI Shared Resources LLC, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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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

Pay:

$25.00-$34.00 hourly.

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