Driver
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Safely and courteously, drives bereaved family members to funeral services, visitations, and receptions. Maintains company vehicles.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive company-owned professional vehicles safely to transport bereaved family members to funeral services, visitations, and receptions as well as during funeral processions. May pick up and return family members to their place of residence.
Consistently punctual and arrives on or before appointments
Courteously and professionally interacts with bereaved family members; exhibits sensitivity to environment; minimizes conversation; assists passengers with exiting and entering vehicles and may hold passenger’s hand, arm, or umbrella, providing care to elderly or special needs
May load and unload family mementos or flowers and assist with bringing into family’s residence
Transports and delivers caskets to airports, care centers, or cemeteries; may assist with moving caskets
Couriers documents, family mementos, or flowers to and from Funeral Home and family’s residence
May assist Removal Technician with driving or lifting and transporting
Washes, vacuums, and cleans vehicles ensuring vehicle is presentable
Fuels vehicles as necessary. Follows safety guidelines. Follows expenditure processes
Maintains passenger comfort supplies, such as tissues, water, or umbrellas
Identifies vehicle engine or operating issues to management; drives vehicles for repair or inspection
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Licenses
Current state/province issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Chauffer’s license as required by state/province law
Experience
At least one (1) year work experience as a courier, driver, or with direct customer interaction strongly preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical effort requiring attention to driving hazards, traffic, and weather conditions
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds
Frequent continuous period of standing or sitting up to two hours
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors regardless of weather conditions
Ability to work weekends and evenings to accommodate business needs
Ability to effectively self-manage time and resources ensuring work is efficiently completed
Basic computer skills helpful
Significant amount of local travel required