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.

As a Lead Field Technician, you will lead by example and demonstrate our core values while promoting a safe working environment. You will work closely with Cemetery Sextons, demonstrate problem solving skills, and enhance our company's reputation while nurturing client relationships.

Field Technician IV – Lead

Company Overview

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.

Position Overview

As a Lead Field Technician, you will lead by example and demonstrate our core values while promoting a safe working environment. You will work closely with Cemetery Sextons, demonstrate problem solving skills, and enhance our company's reputation while nurturing client relationships.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Closing and lowering vault after service. (In some instances, this task may include assisting the gravedigger in closing the grave by shoveling dirt.)
• Prep concrete burial vaults as ordered
• Load, transport and unload burial vaults in the company vehicle
• Installing vault into the grave
• Assembly and disassembly of graveside tents
• Preparation for graveside service (placing folding chairs/chair covers / artificial grass)
• Keep daily reports including pre-trip and post-trip logs
• Maintain a maintenance schedule on the vehicle and all equipment Maintain a clean and organized delivery truck, warehouse and shop
• Responsible for all work functions to be performed timely, correctly, and in a safe manner
• Provide a safe, clean, respectful and dignified burial presentation for the family and guests at the grave site.
• Communicate with all service-related exceptions and issues with the plant manager immediately.
• Monument setting and installation
• Sandblasting, last date lettering (LDL)
• Monument Repair
• Assign and schedule services
• Plan routes, while maximizing efficiency

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Knowledge of backhoe preferred, but will consider someone who is willing and capable of learning to operate
• Knowledge of knuckle boom crane preferred, but will consider someone who is willing and capable of learning to operate
• Must pass MVR check
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must obtain a medical card
• Monument transport, setting, and finish
• 5+ Years of Field Technician Experience

Skills

• Be self-motivated and self-monitored with little supervision needed
• Maintain a clean and respectful personal appearance, wearing a clean uniform when required
• Must be a team player Customer service oriented
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrate leadership skills

Physical Requirements

• Detail oriented Full body movement, use of all senses, able to lift a minimum of 80 lbs.
• Must be able to lift, stand, bend, stoop, twist, turn, kneel, and squat for short period of time.
• The job will be working outdoors and being exposed to all types of weather conditions

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 careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.