Cemetery Operator

The town of Saugus is looking for a Cemetery Operator to work in our Riverside Cemetery.

Summary of position responsibilities: applications are being accepted for a full-time (40 hours) position within the Cemetery Department. The incumbent will perform various types of manual labor related to the maintenance and operations of the various cemeteries in the town of Saugus. Operates a variety of motor equipment ranging from passenger cars and light pick-up trucks to heavy trucks and truck-trailer combinations consistent with a commercial driver’s license, Class B. Perform excavation and subsequent backfill, seeding and all other efforts for burials. Maintain all buildings, headstones, walls, fences, roadways, sidewalks and other infrastructure and assist with record keeping. Operate a variety of electric hydraulic, pneumatic and gas power tools to conduct a variety of maintenance and construction operations. Secondary duties will include those duties associated with the Highway Division Operator position.

Other duties and responsibilities are listed in the job description here.

Qualifications: two years of experience as a motor equipment operator with a municipal public works operation of general maintenance or construction experience, or an equivalent and relevant combination of education and experience in a related field. Must possess valid Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL), with airbrakes, tanker, and appropriate endorsements to operate highway and forestry equipment. Also, must possess or be able to obtain a class 2b hoisting license within the first 90 days of employment.

Application: please email all cover letters/resumes to Human Resources Manager, Gabriela Christina at gchristina@saugus-ma.gov.