Field Technician (Burial Vault Installer)

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13074223

The Wilbert Group is a precast concrete manufacturer and service
provider that serves the funeral service, building trades, and
agricultural markets. The Wilbert Group offers a range of manufactured
concrete products, including burial vaults, monuments, lawn crypts,
columbarium niches, septic tanks, retaining walls, storm shelters, and
agricultural precast products. The company operates manufacturing
plants, warehouses, monument production facilities, a casket
manufacturing plant, and nine crematories. Their monument division
produces granite memorials and markers, custom granite signage, and
engraved brick pavers, and they also engage in wholesale monument sales.

Position Overview:

This career involves providing customer service and working outdoors to
deliver and install concrete burial vaults. The primary focus is to
ensure a respectful and flawless burial experience for families who have
recently lost a loved one. Professional conduct, appearance, and
customer service are of utmost importance. The job requires flexibility
in working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. No prior
experience is necessary as training will be provided.

Essential Job Functions:

– Preparing concrete burial vaults according to orders.
– Loading, transporting, and unloading burial vaults using the company
vehicle.
– Installing vaults into graves.
– Closing and lowering vaults after the service may involve assisting
the gravedigger in shoveling dirt to close the grave in some cases.
– Assembling and disassembling graveside tents.
– Preparing graveside services by arranging folding chairs, chair
covers, and artificial grass.
– Maintaining daily reports, including pre-trip and post-trip logs.
– Following a maintenance schedule for the vehicle and equipment.
– Keeping the delivery truck, warehouse, and shop clean and organized.
– Performing all work functions in a timely, correct, and safe manner.
– Providing a safe, clean, respectful, and dignified burial
presentation for the family and guests at the gravesite.
– Communicating any service-related exceptions or issues to the plant
manager immediately.

Job Requirements:

– Possession of a valid drivers license with limited infractions.
– Preferred knowledge of backhoe operation, but the willingness to
learn is considered.
– Ability to obtain a medical card.
– Self-motivation and self-monitoring with minimal supervision.
– Maintaining a clean and respectful personal appearance, including
wearing a clean uniform when required.
– Flexibility in working hours, including weekends and holidays.
– Successful completion of a drug screen and background/MVR check.
– Detail-oriented with full body movement and the ability to use all
senses.
– Capability to lift a minimum of 80 lbs.
– Physical requirements include lifting, standing, bending, stooping,
twisting, turning, kneeling, and squatting for short periods.
– Strong team player with a customer service-oriented mindset.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

– Excellent organizational and communication skills.
– The ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Note: This job description may not include all duties and
responsibilities. The employee may be assigned other related duties as
needed to meet the organizations ongoing requirements.