PW10 MEO III Working Foreperson - Cemetery/DPW

City of Medford•Medford, MA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The MEO III position operates CDL vehicles and supports the maintenance of the Cemetery Division. This role involves receiving general supervision from the Cemetery Foreman or Superintendent of Cemetery and providing technical guidance to crew workers. Responsibilities include excavating grave sites, setting up for burials, assisting funeral directors and the public, and performing various grounds-keeping and maintenance operations. Essential functions include operating a variety of motorized equipment such as front-end loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, snowplows, and tractors. The role also involves operating mechanical equipment like air compressors, power saws, cement mixers, and jackhammers. Participation in snow and ice removal, including after normal work hours, is expected. Maintaining and caring for all equipment, machinery, and vehicles, including performing preventive maintenance, is crucial. The position also involves providing functional and technical guidance to junior crew members and potentially training other employees on equipment operations and maintenance techniques.

Requirements

High School or GED
Four years’ experience in public works or utilities construction, maintenance, and repair environment, preferably with equipment operations experience
Possession of a CDL Class A or B
Possession of a Hoisting Equipment Operators License, Class 2B
Ability to operate a variety of motorized equipment
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
Ability to perform basic operator-level vehicle and equipment maintenance tasks
Ability to operate assigned equipment safely in all weather conditions
Ability to perform manual labor pertaining to the assigned area
Knowledge of City of Medford policies and procedures
Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety rules, equipment, and principles related to the operation of motorized equipment
Knowledge of operation and maintenance requirements of a variety of hand and power tools
Ability to distinguish colors and operate assigned vehicles

Responsibilities

Locate and excavate grave sites
Set casket lowering device
Backfill graves
Set foundations and gravestones
Assist funeral directors and the public at burials
Locate grave lots
Perform various grounds-keeping and maintenance operations at cemeteries
Operate a variety of motorized equipment such as front-end loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, snowplows, tractors with various attachments, and other related maintenance construction equipment
Operate mechanical and other non-grade determining equipment such as air compressors, power saws, paint machines, cement mixers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, weed whackers, leaf vacuums, welders, jackhammers
Participate in snow and ice removal and treatment operations
Participate in other inclement weather operations and services
Assist in the coordination/monitoring of contractual snow removal crews
Maintain and care for all equipment, machinery, and vehicles
Perform preventive maintenance tasks regularly
Report required maintenance and repair of equipment and vehicles
Provide functional and technical guidance to junior members of the assigned crew
Assist with training other employees on the operations of equipment and in maintenance, repair, and construction techniques on projects
Performs additional related duties as assigned