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Funeral Service Practitioner Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Maintenance Highway Worker

Tremont, IL · On-site

$31.81 - $31.82/hr

FUNERAL LEAVEA maximum of 3 days with full pay allowed for death in the immediate family of ... of service.MISC.Employees receive a clothing allowance in the first pay period of the new fiscal ...

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FUNERAL LEAVE A maximum of 3 days with full pay allowed for death in the immediate family of ... service. MISC. Employees receive a clothing allowance in the first pay period of the new fiscal ...

Maintenance Highway Worker

Tremont, IL · On-site

$38K - $50K/yr

FUNERAL LEAVE A maximum of 3 days with full pay allowed for death in the immediate family of ... service. MISC. Employees receive a clothing allowance in the first pay period of the new fiscal ...

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Police Officer

Florence, AL · On-site

$45K/yr

Military Service, fluency in two languages and/or Associate Degree. $54,551.47 - $72,611.73 PS10 ... Escorts funeral processions, dignitaries, and moving of buildings. * Checks and reports on ...

Police Officer

Florence, AL · On-site

$45K/yr

Military Service, fluency in two languages and/or Associate Degree $54,551.47 - $72,611.73 PS10 ... Escorts funeral processions, dignitaries, and moving of buildings. Checks and reports on defective ...

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How much do funeral service practitioner jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for funeral service practitioner in the United States is $127,976.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $110,500.00 and $140,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Funeral Service Practitioner vs Funeral Director?

AspectFuneral Service PractitionerFuneral Director
CredentialsState licensing, certification, funeral service educationSame as Funeral Service Practitioner
Work EnvironmentPreparation of remains, assisting with funeral arrangementsOverseeing funeral services, client interactions
Employer & Industry UsageFuneral homes, mortuariesFuneral homes, mortuaries

Funeral Service Practitioners and Funeral Directors often share similar credentials and work environments, with the main difference being that Funeral Service Practitioners focus more on preparing remains and assisting during services, while Funeral Directors handle client consultations and oversee the entire funeral process. Both roles are essential in funeral service operations and are commonly searched together.

What does a funeral service practitioner do?

A funeral service practitioner, also known as a funeral director or embalmer, coordinates funeral arrangements, prepares bodies for burial or cremation, and provides support to grieving families. They handle tasks such as arranging transportation, managing paperwork, and ensuring compliance with legal and health regulations, often working in funeral homes or cemeteries. Certification and strong interpersonal skills are typically required for this role.

What is a certified funeral service practitioner?

A certified funeral service practitioner is a professional trained to arrange and conduct funeral services, often requiring licensure or certification from a state or national board. Certification typically involves completing an accredited program, gaining practical experience, and passing an exam to ensure competence in funeral planning, embalming, and grief support.
Infographic showing various Funeral Service Practitioner job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,976 per year, or $61.5 per hour.

Maintenance Highway Worker

Tazewell County

Tremont, IL • On-site

$31.81 - $31.82/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 3 days ago

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Key responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain highway maintenance equipment such as plowing snow, mowing with agricultural tractors, and pavement patching.

  • Perform miscellaneous tasks including truck driving, hauling supplies, equipment maintenance, building maintenance, and sign work.

  • Participate in on-call rotations and respond to maintenance needs outside regular working hours.


Job description

Job Title: Highway Maintenance WorkerDepartment: Highway DepartmentReports To: County EngineerFLSA Status: Non-ExemptUnion: Teamsters Local 627Grade: N/AJOB REQUIREMENTSHaving and maintaining a CDL license (Minimum class B) with ability to obtain class A within 6 monthsHaving and maintaining an operating telephone.Misc. Truck driving, hauling aggregates, dirt, supplies etc.Plowing snow, operating and/or driving paint striping machine.ROW mowing with full size agricultural tractors and mowers.Misc. Equipment maintenance, washing, waxing, cleaning interiors etc.Misc. Building maintenance, sweeping floors, washing windows etc.Sign work repairing and replacing.Pavement maintenance, patching, shoulder work, drain cleaning, tile repair etc.Enrolling and participating in Random Drug and Alcohol testing.Maintenance workers are on 24 hour call-out for a 1 week period that is rotated weekly from 3:30 P.M. Friday to Friday.HOURS OF WORKA normal work week is 8 hours a day Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Guaranteed 40 hour work week.Overtime is paid for work before 7:00 a.m. or after 3:30 p.m.Any call-out overtime is 3 hours minimum pay.PROBATIONNew employees are on a 30 working day (60 calendar day with consent of Employer and Union) probationary period. New employees are not entitled to fringe benefits contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement until the 30th day of employment.Seniority will be based on original date of hire after probationary period is complete.New employees are paid at 90% of the non-probationary full-time rate for the first year.UNION SHOPAll bargaining unit employees shall become members of Teamsters Local 627 or pay fair share dues. All dues are paid monthly.BREAKSA 15 minute break may be taken morning and afternoon.A 1/ 2 hour break for lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or from 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.An optional 1/2 hour dinner break in evening when working 2 hours over regular 8 hour day.OVERTIMEOvertime is paid at 1-1/2 times regular pay for work outside 8 hour day between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and work on Saturdays, except for holidays.Overtime is paid at 2 times regular pay for work on Sundays.Overtime is paid at 2 times regular pay on Holidays plus regular Holiday pay.PAID HOLIDAYSNew Years Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.PAID VACATIONAfter 1 year 2 weeks with full pay per year(1 week may be used after 6 months service)After 5 years 3 weeks with full pay per yearAfter 10 years 4 weeks with full pay per yearAfter 18 years 5 weeks with full pay per yearAnnual carryover maximum of 2 weeks. SICK LEAVEEmployees will accrue 1 sick day per month up to a total of 80 days.Sick leave may be used for illness, disability or injury of the employee; appointments with doctors, dentists or other recognized practitioners; non-job related injuries under a doctor's care; and, quarantine due to communicable disease in the employee's family.PERSONAL LEAVE3 days with full pay per yearPersonal leave may be used for personal, legal, household or family matters.FUNERAL LEAVEA maximum of 3 days with full pay allowed for death in the immediate family of employee.HEALTH INSURANCEThe employer and employee each pay a portion of the premiums for health insurance for the employee that is provided through Teamsters Local 627.Health insurance provides coverage for health, dental and optical.RETIREMENTAll Tazewell County employees are with Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. The County pays into this fund as well as the employee. Employees in this position who first participated in IMRF on or after January 1, 2011 are in IMRF Regular Tier 2 and are vested after 10 years of service.MISC.Employees receive a clothing allowance in the first pay period of the new fiscal year to obtain and maintain appropriate attire for work. Employees are reimbursed for the cost of renewing CDL licenses.