Field Technician I at Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. — Grandview, MO

Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc.

The Wilbert Group is part of Marmon Holdings, Inc. A Berkshire Hathaway Company. The Wilbert Group is a leading precast concrete manufacturer and service provider, catering to the funeral service, building trades, and agricultural sectors. Our comprehensive range of top-tier concrete offerings encompasses burial vaults, monuments, lawn crypts, columbarium niches, septic tanks, retaining walls, storm shelters, and agricultural precast products. Based on the diverse offerings, a wide range of rolling assets are required ranging from forklifts, construction equipment, trailers, light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Operating from numerous manufacturing plants, warehouses, monument production facilities, a casket manufacturing plant, we are dedicated to delivering unparalleled products and services.

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 Duties & 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.