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Batesville is seeking a Commercial Motor Vehicle operator to transport products to customer locations safely and timely. You will drive from straight truck to tractor trailer, deliver and unload caskets, and develop strong customer relationships while adhering to DOT rules.
Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, a clean MVR, at least 3 years of CDL driving, and the ability to pass a road test. This position requires flexible scheduling, safety focus, and readiness to work weekends
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.
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.
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 $23.00 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.
IMMEDIATE ELIGIBILITY – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
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.
Travel is generally not required but may include some overnight travel depending on the location and route.
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.
A cornerstone in the death care industry, Batesville has distinguished itself from all others through our commitment to quality, service, and innovation. For more than 115 years, Batesville has been dedicated to serving the needs of licensed funeral professionals and helping families honor the lives of those they love.® With annual revenues of approximately $600 million, Batesville is a leader, providing a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization offerings, profit-enhancing merchandising systems and leading-edge technology solutions. At Batesville, our associates are our strongest asset. We strive to attract, hire, and develop the best and brightest to ensure our place in the future. Batesville has a strong culture of achievement, which is underpinned by these five core values: Individual worth and integrity Excellence in execution Spirit of continuous learning and improvement Courage Customer focus and partnership
Making a difference: Helping families honor the lives of those they love® isn't just our mission. It’s why we do what we do every day to make every Batesville product the best it can be. Development is a priority: We promote learning and development from Day 1. From our Experience Batesville onboarding program to self-guided courses on Batesville University, there are numerous opportunities to advance your skills. We encourage associates to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to help drive career-focused discussions and advancement. Putting customers first: We value the funeral professional’s role in serving families and are committed to doing our part to ensure their success. We Have Fun! We work hard, but when it’s time to play, we get creative – and competitive. We provide numerous engagement activities to bring people together across the organization. We Give Back: We support our communities by assisting in fundraising events and volunteer programs to help those in need. *These services are not available at all Batesville locations. DISCLAIMER: The above information in 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. At Batesville, we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal-opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans. For more than 140 years, Batesville has supported funeral professionals in helping families remember and celebrate the lives of their loved ones. We know grieving families depend on us during life’s most difficult moments, and that responsibility shapes how we serve our customers and support one another every day. As a recognized leader in the North American deathcare industry, Batesville offers a comprehensive portfolio of burial, cremation, memorialization, and technology solutions that help families honor lives. Guided by a legacy of manufacturing excellence, product innovation, superior customer service, and reliable delivery, we provide funeral professionals with the resources and tools they need to serve families with care, dignity and respect.