CSC Driver LT 26000

Batesville; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Batesville in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a dedicated Commercial Driver to transport caskets to customer locations, complying with DOT rules and safety standards. You will operate CMVs from straight trucks to tractor trailers and deliver with care.

The role emphasizes building strong customer relationships, safe driving, and accurate logging with ELD devices. A valid CDL, clean MVR, and 3+ years’ driving experience are required, with flexibility for varied shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean MVR.
• Minimum 3 years of commercial driving experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.
• Reliable, safety-conscious approach.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Commercial Motor Vehicles ranging from straight truck to tractor trailer.
• Deliver and unload caskets in a safe manner.
• Develop and nurture customer relationships.
• Effectively meet CSC and customer demands.
• Maintain DOT compliance, health and safety, vehicle inspection and maintenance.
• Operate and troubleshoot electronic logging devices (ELD) and related tech.
• Participate in training and safety orientations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong customer service orientation

Excellent verbal communication

Professional appearance

Positive attitude

Diligent attention to safety

Diligent attention to detail

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love. Batesville has been named one of the *Most Trustworthy Companies in America* by Newsweek for the third year in a row, reflecting our commitment to quality, integrity, and the trust families and funeral professionals place in us every day.### **Your Role at Batesville:**### Responsible for driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations as well as company policies and procedures to transport products to customer locations in a safe, timely, and courteous manner.### **How You’ll be Rewarded:**### * **Batesville is a family.**You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future.* The expected pay for this role is $19.00 per hour. Actual compensation within this range may be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, skills, experience, and location.* Opportunities for development and advancement### **What You'll Do**### * Safely operate Commercial Motor Vehicles ranging from straight truck to tractor trailer* Deliver and unload caskets in a safe manner* Develop and nurture customer relationships* Effectively meet CSC and customer demands* Responsible for local operational performance in the following areas: DOT regulations, health and safety, vehicle inspection and maintenance, work standards, procedures and policies, and customer satisfaction* Proficiency or knowledge and ability to become proficient in utilizing electronic logging devices (ELD's) and related technology. Including the ability to accurately record hours of service, perform necessary data entry, and troubleshoot any ELD related issues while adhering to all requirements.* Participation in additional safe driver training or orientation may be required, to ensure familiarity with company safety policies and procedures.* Vehicles may be equipped with rear and forward-facing cameras to enhance safety and monitor driving behavior.* Other duties may be assigned## **What You'll Bring:**## **Education**High school diploma or general education degree (GED)## **Skills** (Required)* Strong customer service orientation* Excellent verbal communication* Professional appearance* Positive attitude* Diligent attention to safety* Diligent attention to detail* Team player## **Experience** (Required):* Clean MVR or Driver Abstract with no major violations or accidents within the past three years.* Minimum 3 years of commercial driving experience* Valid Driver’s License* Ability to work a flexible schedule including any days, shift, and weekends to ensure customer demand is met* Ability to build and maintain effective customer relationships* Must successfully pass a vehicle road test* Must maintain a current DOT physical and keep on file with issuing state motor vehicle department* Ability to lift and/or move miscellaneous equipment and product weighing up to 50 pounds frequently and over 100 pounds occasionally## Preferred:* 3 years of delivery experience* Vehicle specific experience, relative to the type of vehicle you will be operating* Customer service experience* Class B CDL* Previous CDL driving experience* Experience with computers## **Other*** Minimum age requirement for drivers is 21 years old, in compliance with US DOT requirements.* This position is designated as safety-sensitive, meaning that the employee's performance directly affects the safety of themselves, coworkers, and/or the public.## **Travel**Travel is generally not required but may include some overnight travel depending on the location and route.## **Physical Demands**To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee will occasionally climb, bend, kneel, crouch/squat, and/or twist. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 and occasionally lift to over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities may include the employee’s ability to see near and far distances. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 and occasionally lift to over 100 pounds.The employee must meet requirements as specified by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and/or Transport Canada, including vision requirements and random drug and alcohol screenings where applicable. **Notice:** The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.