Job Description
Position Overview
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 an energetic, responsible, hard-working and can be flexible with your work schedule then this is a great career opportunity for you.
Essential 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 grave site.
Communicate all service related exceptions and issues with the plant manager immediately.
Qualifications
Valid 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 obtain a medical card
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 working hours including Saturdays and Sundays.
Must pass 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 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
What we provide
Career advancement
Medical, dental and vision insurance after 60 days of employment
HSA participation after 60 days of employment with company match
401k participation after 90 days of employment with company match
Company paid Life Insurance and Short Term Disability
Safety Shoe and Tuition reimbursement
Six paid holidays per year
One week of paid vacation after 6 months of employment
Evaluation with possible merit increase after 90 days of employment
Yearly performance reviews
Referral bonus of up to $600.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. A partner may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Wilbert provides additional services and products for the funeral industry:
Pierce
Embalming and accessory chemicals and equipment, cosmetics, instruments, safety, and other protective products, and various chapel supplies and memorial books, sold through sales representatives across the U.S.
Pierce Colleges
Accredited mortuary colleges providing theory and practical application of funeral service education: Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service, and Mid-America College of Funeral Service.
Signet Supply
High-quality caskets at value pricing, sold through distribution channels throughout the U.S.
Wilbert Cemetery Construction
Turnkey lawn crypt and columbarium niche installation throughout the U.S.
Wilbert Memorials
Monument design, production, and installation, sold through retail and wholesale channels in select states.
SI Precast
Non-funeral related precast concrete products including Redi-Rock retaining wall systems, wastewater systems, agricultural products, storm shelters, parking curbs, and architectural precast products in select states.