Grave Digger

Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc.

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Prepares gravesites for burial services, ensuring they are conducted with the utmost respect and in accordance with cemetery regulations. This role involves manual labor, the use of machinery, and coordination with funeral services to ensure gravesites are ready for interments. Role primarily is outdoors, delivering and installing concrete burial vaults. The primary focus is to ensure a respectful and flawless burial experience. Providing professional-safe conduct, appearance, and customer service are of utmost importance. Flexibility in working hours is required including weekends and holidays. No prior experience is necessary as training will be provided.

As a Grave Digger, you will be working alongside the Field Technician that specializes in graveside services.  Your primary responsibility is to safely transport the backhoe to the cemetery to excavate and close graves for our upcoming services.  Secondary responsibilities will include setting up burial vaults, arranging tents and chairs, delivering products for cemetery stock, and assisting Funeral Directors and Cemetery Personnel with various tasks. Your contributions will directly impact the overall experience of our customers during these sensitive occasions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Pre and post trip inspection of your truck and trailer. 
• Verify the backhoe and all necessary equipment is present and in good working condition.
• Safely drive to the cemetery, arriving a minimum of 3 hours prior the scheduled service time.
• Evaluate gravesite for obstacles, best access point and necessary actions needed to minimize impact to the surrounding area.
• Excavate grave to the proper dimensions, mounding the appropriate amount of dirt for backfilling.  Dispose of the remaining dirt per cemetery’s requirements.
• Provide assistance to Funeral Directors, including helping with flowers and pallbearing.
• Close (backfill) grave at the conclusion of the service, helping Field Technician breakdown graveside equipment and load onto truck.

• A clean driving record and the ability to pass a DOT physical examination.  Non-CDL position.
• Availability for occasional overnight travel.
• Experience operating a backhoe, demonstrating proficiency in equipment operation.
• Physical capability to lift and carry loads weighing 75+ lbs.
• Proficiency in reading maps and understanding directions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills, allowing for efficient task management.
• Exceptional communication skills, maintaining professionalism and courtesy with customers.
• Ability to drive the daily route safely, efficiently, and punctually.
• Aptitude for problem-solving and adaptability in various service scenarios.
• Ability to understand and document DOT vehicle inspections and Hours of Service using ELD.

Note: This job description is intended to provide an overview of the role's responsibilities and requirements. Additional duties related to the ongoing needs of the organization may be assigned to the employee.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.