Field Technician (Burial Vault Installer)

Wilbert Funeral Services - Midland, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Midland, TX

About the position

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

• 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.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver's 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of backhoe operation.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.