Driver

sci; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

sci in Warren, MI seeks a driven driver to transport bereaved family members to funeral services, visitations, and receptions using company vehicles. You will ensure punctual arrivals, assist passengers in and out of vehicles, and handle couriers for mementos and flowers with sensitivity and care.

The role requires lifting up to 75 pounds, driving in varied conditions, and occasional weekend/evening work. A valid driver’s license and prior courier/driver experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Chauffer’s license as required by state law.
• One year of courier/driver experience with direct customer interaction preferred.
• Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Drive company-owned professional vehicles to transport bereaved family members to services, visitations, and receptions.
• Be consistently punctual for appointments.
• Interact courteously with bereaved family members and assist with entering/exiting vehicles.
• Load/unload family mementos or flowers and assist at family residences.
• Transport and deliver caskets to airports, care centers, or cemeteries.
• Courier documents, mementos, or flowers to/from Funeral Home and residence.
• Assist Removal Technician as needed; drive or lift for transportation.
• Wash, vacuum, and clean vehicles; maintain presentable condition.
• Refuel vehicles and follow safety and expenditure guidelines.
• Maintain passenger comfort supplies (tissues, water, umbrellas).
• Identify vehicle issues to management; drive for repair or inspection.

Skills

Driving

Customer interaction

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Safely and courteously, drives bereaved family members to funeral services, visitations, and receptions. Maintains company vehicles.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive company-owned professional vehicles safely to transport bereaved family members to funeral services, visitations, and receptions as well as during funeral processions. May pick up and return family members to their place of residence.
• Consistently punctual and arrives on or before appointments.
• Courteously and professionally interacts with bereaved family members; exhibits sensitivity to environment; minimizes conversation; assists passengers with exiting and entering vehicles and may hold passenger's hand, arm, or umbrella, providing care to elderly or special needs.
• May load and unload family mementos or flowers and assist with bringing into family's residence.
• 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. Follows 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current state/province issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Chauffer's license as required by state/province law.
• At least one (1) year work experience as a courier, driver, or with direct customer interaction strongly preferred.
• Physical effort requiring attention to driving hazards, traffic, and weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds.
• Frequent continuous period of standing or sitting up to two hours.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors regardless of weather conditions.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings to accommodate business needs.
• Ability to effectively self-manage time and resources ensuring work is efficiently completed.
• Basic computer skills helpful.
• Significant amount of local travel required.

Postal Code: 48093

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-MI - Warren