About Pinelawn Memorial Park & ArboretumEstablished in 1902,Pinelawn Memorial Park & Arboretum, is a place where families can find solace, somewhere that beauty surrounds them as they pay their respects to a loved one. At Pinelawn Cemetery in Farmingdale, NY, we take the utmost care and attention to detail so that families can feel at peace with their decision to lay a loved one to rest amongst the natural beauty found throughout the cemetery and memorial park. Additionally, we guide families every step of the way so that they feel a sense of security even during the most trying of times.We are seeking a seasonal Backhoe Operator to join our team and operate a variety of heavy equipment and trucks used in cemetery operations, construction and maintenance, and to securely open and close plots for interment services.Job Duties:Operate trucks, tractors, and various heavy equipment, such as backhoes, dump trucks, hydraulic excavators, and skid steersOpen plots for interments and install liners; follow all procedures to ensure the correct plot is opened for intermentsSupport cemetery operations in digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with heavy equipment such as a backhoe, road grader or front-end loaderEnsure interments are securely and carefully opened and closedCheck burial orders to identify any special circumstances (i.e., irrigation line, sectional liner, casket-only interment, etc.)Install outer burial containersMaintain and protects Pinelawns assets by performing a walkaround visual inspection of all assigned equipment prior to and after useInform the mechanic shop supervisor of equipment defects or the need for repairMinimum Requirements:Must possess a valid, unexpired Drivers LicenseMust possess a valid, unexpired Backhoe CertificateExperience operating a backhoe and mini excavatorMust be able to comprehend and communicate effectively in EnglishMust be legally authorized to work in the U.S.Physical Requirements:Must be able to work outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, snow, cold, etc.Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, ramps, etc.Must be able to walk considerable distances during the course of the work-shiftMust be able to lift, rise and lower objects from one level to anotherMust be able to pull, push, and carry large amounts of weight (50-100 lbs.) at any given timePinelawn Memorial Park & Arboretum is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer