Fast paced and team-focused!
Des Moines–Winterset Memorials is looking for a fulltime Monument Shop Assistant to join our team! The Monument Shop Assistant will be responsible for assisting with memorial monument shop functions such as cleaning and maintenance as well as delivering and installing monuments.
The ideal candidate will be hardworking, enthusiastic and dependable. This position is located in our Winterset location. Must be able to work 40+ hour workweeks.
Job Responsibilities (not limited to):
- Handle and transport granite using forklift and/or truck crane
- Mix and pour concrete/mortar
- Install stencil on granite monuments prior to blasting
- Help with hand polish, sandblast, or machine polish of monuments
- Dig trench for foundation using mini-excavator and/or hand tools
- Aid in the installation of monuments in local cemeteries
- General cleaning and maintenance of shop and company vehicles
- Maintain regular attendance and punctuality according to assigned schedule
- Other duties as needed or required
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and minimum of one-year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to operate work-related machinery including excavator, truck-mounted crane, and hand tools
- Able to work in various weather conditions 8 or more hours per day
- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
- Must possess valid driver’s license (CDL a plus) and be insurable
- Background check required
- Must be reliable, professional and be able to follow instructions
Des Moines-Winterset Memorials is an Employee-Owned Company, offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits and is an Equal Opportunity Employer! Learn more about us at www.dmwmemorials.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Can you perform the essential physical requirements of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including performing heavy physical labor daily, regularly lifting up to 70 lbs., and working outdoors year-round?
License/Certification:
- drivers license (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winterset, IA
