Backhoe Operator - Floater

About Troost Cemeteries, Inc.

Troost Cemeteries, Inc. is a longstanding, highly respected, family-owned business consisting of nine cemeteries in Chicagoland. Our locations include Arlington Cemetery, Clarendon Hills Cemetery, Elm Lawn Memorial Park, Fairview Memorial Park, Lincoln Memorial Park, Mount Hope Cemetery, Mount Greenwood Cemetery, Parkholm Cemetery and River Hills Memorial Park. 

Under supervision of the Grounds Foreman, operates backhoe to dig graves without damage to surrounding vaults, markers, or monuments. Responsible for maintenance and repairs of existing markers and other cemetery features. Assists with setup for openings and closings for interments, entombments, and inurnments. Operates equipment in a safe and careful manner to avoid damage to cemetery property. The employee will be based in Darien but will work as needed at all of our locations.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE AND FAVORABLE DRIVING RECORD AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways; cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways, and memorial markers, placing and removal of grave decorations, and snow removal.
• Assist in opening and closing of graves, setting up graveside and burial service equipment, assist in performing interments, entombments, and inurnments.
• Erects tents, canopies, and arranges chairs for graveside ceremony.
• Prepares crypts for entombments.
• Operates backhoe to dig graves without damage to surrounding vaults, markers, or monuments.
• Under supervision, may operate casket lift for entombments.
• Installs headstones, bronze memorials, monument foundations, crypt faces, etc.
• Maintains and repairs existing markers and other cemetery features.
• Maintains, services, cleans, and properly stores equipment.
• Cleans and maintains facility to include performing minor repairs, painting, etc.
• Observe safety rules and ensure compliance with the operating procedures of corporate, federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA regulations and Safety and Environmental guidelines.
• Must be willing to travel to ALL locations as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school education or equivalent or relevant work experience.
• Minimum one year of relevant experience operating small, motorized equipment (i.e. weed eaters, chain saws, edger, leaf blowers, pumps, etc.).
• Valid and current driver’s license; safe driving record.
• Self-motivated, high energy and a customer-focused perspective.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be able to communicate and understand basic English.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to operate backhoe
• Ability to operate hand-held tools and equipment, including, but not limited to a shovel, pick, rake, sledgehammer, lawn mower, weed trimmer and leaf blower
• Ability to accurately use measuring devices (i.e. tape measure, yardstick, etc.)
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift top 60 lbs.
• Ability to lift to 150 with equipment assistance
• Ability to push and pull up to 300 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to multi-task.

Benefits include PTO, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance and 401k.

We use technology to support administrative and operational efficiency. All hiring decisions are made by our management team.