Compassionate Funeral Transport Driver

sci; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

sci in Madison Heights, MI is seeking a compassionate Driver to transport family members to funeral services and related events. You will operate company vehicles with care and provide a supportive experience during sensitive times.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license with a clean record, and a chauffer’s license as required by law. At least one year of courier/driver experience is preferred, with weekend and evening availability.

Qualifications

• Physical effort and attention to driving hazards, weather, and traffic.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds.
• Frequent standing or sitting up to two hours.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in any weather.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings for business needs.

Responsibilities

• Drive company-owned professional vehicles safely to transport bereaved family members to funeral services, visitations, and receptions as well as during funeral processions.
• Consistently punctual and arrives on or before appointments
• Courteously and professionally interacts with bereaved family members; provides care to elderly or special needs
• May load and unload family mementos or flowers and assist with bringing into family residences
• 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 and 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

Skills

Physical endurance

Customer interaction

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

sci in Madison Heights, MI is seeking a compassionate Driver to transport family members to funeral services and related events. You will operate company vehicles with care and provide a supportive experience during sensitive times.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license with a clean record, and a chauffer’s license as required by law. At least one year of courier/driver experience is preferred, with weekend and evening availability.