Field Technician I

Concrete Burial Vault Specialist

Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. is part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—backed by Berkshire Hathaway—where you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.

This career involves working outdoors and providing customer service to deliver and install concrete burial vaults and prepare them for graveside committal services. Professional conduct and appearance are important to our customers and the families they serve more than any other position in the company. The families we serve have just experienced the significant and stressful loss of a loved one. Our role is to make their burial experience respectful, dignified, and flawless thus allowing them to move forward and grieve. Our company operates 7 days a week to provide service to our customers during difficult times so overtime is available including some evenings, weekends, and holidays. No experience required - willing to train. If you are energetic, responsible, hard-working, and can be flexible with your work schedule then this is a great career opportunity for you.

Job Functions - Closing and lowering vault after service. (In some instances, this task may include assisting the gravedigger in closing the grave by shoveling dirt.)

• Prep concrete burial vaults as ordered
• Load, transport and unload burial vaults in the company vehicle
• Installing vault into the grave
• Assembly and disassembly of graveside tents
• Preparation for graveside service (placing folding chairs/chair covers / artificial grass)
• Keep daily reports including pre-trip and post-trip logs
• Maintain a maintenance schedule on the vehicle and all equipment Maintain a clean and organized delivery truck, warehouse, and shop
• Responsible for all work functions to be performed timely, correctly, and in a safe manner
• Provide a safe, clean, respectful, and dignified burial presentation for the family and guests at the gravesite.
• Communicate all service-related exceptions and issues with the plant manager immediately.

Qualifications

• Valid Class driver's license with limited infractions
• Knowledge of backhoe preferred but will consider someone who is willing and capable of learning to operate
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical
• Be self-motivated and self-monitored with little supervision needed
• Maintain a clean and respectful personal appearance, wearing a clean uniform when required
• Must be flexible with schedule and able to work weekends.
• Must pass a background/MVR check
• Detail-oriented Full body movement, use of all senses, able to lift a minimum of 80 lbs
• Must be able to lift, stand, bend, stoop, twist, turn, kneel, and squat for a short period of time.
• Must be a team player Customer service oriented

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• The job will be working outdoors and being exposed to all types of weather conditions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift
• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Box truck: 1 year (Preferred)
• Construction: 1 year (Preferred)
• Landscaping: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License E (Required)

Work Location: In person

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to View email address on click.appcast.io, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.