Wilbert Funeral Services - Commerce City, CO
posted 4 days ago
About the position
The Wilbert Group is a precast concrete manufacturer and service provider that serves the funeral service, building trades, and agricultural markets. They offer a range of manufactured concrete products, including burial vaults, monuments, lawn crypts, columbarium niches, septic tanks, retaining walls, storm shelters, and agricultural precast products. They also have a construction division that installs lawn crypts, columbarium niches, and mausoleums in cemeteries across the United States. Furthermore, their veteran memorial division assists in the design, development, and funding of memorial projects for communities, civic organizations, and private cemeteries. 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. 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.
Responsibilities
- Closing and lowering vaults after the service, which may involve assisting the gravedigger in shoveling dirt to close the grave in some cases.
- Preparing concrete burial vaults according to orders.
- Loading, transporting, and unloading burial vaults using the company vehicle.
- Installing vaults into graves.
- 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.
Requirements
- Must have a valid Class A CDL driver's license.
- Must have a clean driving record.
- Must be able to pass a new hire drug test.
- Must be able to lift 75+ lbs.
- Occasional holidays and some overtime may be required.
- Must be able to read maps and understand directions.
- Must be detail-oriented.
- A neat, clean appearance is required.
Nice-to-haves
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- The ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
