Compassionate Funeral Transport Driver (On-Call)

Cyrus Works; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Family Team is seeking a Funeral Home Transport Driver to serve families with dignity, respect, and compassion. The role involves safely transporting the deceased from the place of death to the care center or designated funeral home location, while communicating with families in a professional and empathetic manner.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license with a clean record, and be 21 or older.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Experience as a first responder would be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Respond to first calls from the dispatch service in a timely manner.
• Transport the decedent safely and professionally from place of death to the Care Center or the selected funeral home location.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with families and facilities, offering comfort and counsel to families and friends of the deceased.
• Ensure proper handling and documentation of all transport details.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of transport vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure that the service is professional and is efficient and accurate with attention to details.
• Maintain records of all personal effects.
• Attendance at company-based functions when required.
• Must always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must be available for on-call shifts, including nights and weekends. The company provides a 24/7 service to families in need.

Skills

Compassion

Professionalism

Honesty

Education

High school diploma

First responder experience

Job description

• Employee Type Part Time

Contact information

• Name Donna Merriweather
• Phone [phone]

Description

Funeral Home Transport Driver - Make A Difference Every Day!

Are looking for a meaningful and rewarding position where you can serve families with dignity, respect and compassion? Do you have a strong sense of professionalism, reliability, and a heart for helping others? If so, join the Smith Family Team as a Transport Driver!

Requirements

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES

• High school diploma or equivalent, is required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, required.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Experience as a first responder, such as EMT, Fire Fighter, etc., would be helpful.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• A heart for service – compassion, respect and professionalism are key.
• Must have an elevated level of integrity and honesty.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires excellent physical health and good manual dexterity, which includes lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing at least 100 lbs.
• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The ability to work under tight deadlines in some situations.
• Must have a flexible schedule to be available for calls 24/7.

Summary

The Transport Driver is responsible for safely and professionally transferring the deceased from their place of death, i.e., a personal residence, nursing home, hospital, etc., and delivering them to the Care Center and/or selected Funeral Home location.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to first calls from the dispatch service in a timely manner.
• Transport the decedent safely and professionally from place of death to the Care Center or the selected funeral home location.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with families and facilities, offering comfort and counsel to families and friends of the deceased.
• Ensure proper handling and documentation of all transport details.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of transport vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure that the service is professional and is efficient and accurate with attention to details.
• Maintain records of all personal effects.
• Attendance at company-based functions when required.
• Must always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must be available for on-call shifts, including nights and weekends. The company provides a 24/7 service to families in need.