Backhoe Operator

Location: Farmingdale

About Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum
Established in 1902, Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum, is a place where families can find solace, somewhere that beauty surrounds them as they pay their respects to a loved one. At Pinelawn, we take the utmost care and attention to detail so that families can feel at peace with their decision to lay a loved one to rest amongst the natural beauty found throughout the cemetery and memorial park.

Additionally, we guide families every step of the way so that they feel a sense of security even during the most trying of times.

We are looking for a Backhoe Operator to join our team and operate a variety of heavy equipment and trucks used in cemetery operations, construction and maintenance, and to securely open and close plots for interment services.

Job Duties:

* Operate trucks, tractors, and various heavy equipment, such as backhoes, dump trucks, hydraulic excavators, and skid steers

* Open plots for interments and install liners; follow all procedures to ensure the correct plot is opened for interments

* Support 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

* Ensure interments are securely and carefully opened and closed - Check burial orders to identify any special circumstances (i.e., irrigation line, sectional liner, casket-only interment, etc.)

* Install outer burial containers

* Maintain and protects Pinelawn's assets by performing a walk around visual inspection of all assigned equipment prior to and after use

* Inform the mechanic shop supervisor of equipment defects or the need for repair

Minimum Requirements:

* Must possess a valid, unexpired Driver's License

* Must have at least 2+ years of experience operating a backhoe and/or excavator

* Must be able to comprehend and communicate effectively in English

* Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Physical Requirements:

* Must be able to work outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, snow, cold, etc.

* Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, ramps, etc.

* Must be able to walk considerable distances during the course of the work-shift

* Must be able to lift, rise and lower objects from one level to another

* Must be able to pull, push, and carry large amounts of weight (50-100 lbs.) at any given time

Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer