Compassionate Funeral Transport Driver

sci; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

sci is seeking a reliable driver to transport bereaved family members to funeral services and related events in the Kansas City area. The role emphasizes courteous passenger care, punctuality, and safety across local travel in company vehicles.

Responsibilities include loading items, assisting with transfers, delivering caskets when required, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness. Weekend/evening availability and a valid license with a clean record are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current driver's license with acceptable driving record; chauffeur's license if required by state law.
• At least 1 year experience as a courier/driver or with direct customer interaction preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and push/pull up to 200 pounds.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as needed.
• Significant local travel required.

Responsibilities

• Drive company-owned professional vehicles to transport bereaved family members to funeral services, visitations, and receptions; may pick up and return family members to their residence.
• Be punctual for appointments and consistently arrive on time.
• Interact courteously with bereaved family members and assist passengers with entering/exiting vehicles.
• Load/unload family mementos or flowers and assist with bringing into residences.
• Transport and deliver caskets to airports, care centers, or cemeteries; may assist with moving caskets.
• Courier documents, family mementos, or flowers between funeral home and family residence.
• May assist with driving or lifting for Removal Technician as needed.
• Wash, vacuum, and clean vehicles; ensure vehicle is presentable.
• Refuel vehicles as necessary and follow safety guidelines and expenditure processes.
• Maintain passenger comfort supplies (tissues, water, umbrellas).
• Identify vehicle engine or operating issues and report to management; drive vehicles for repair or inspection.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

sci is seeking a reliable driver to transport bereaved family members to funeral services and related events in the Kansas City area. The role emphasizes courteous passenger care, punctuality, and safety across local travel in company vehicles.

Responsibilities include loading items, assisting with transfers, delivering caskets when required, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness. Weekend/evening availability and a valid license with a clean record are essential.