Driver Transporter

Carriage Services; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Carriage Services is seeking a part-time Driver Transporter to perform removals from homes, hospitals, and nursing facilities. The role requires on-call availability for overnight and daytime shifts, a current state driver’s license with a good driving record, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds while maintaining professionalism and compassion for client families.

Experience is preferred, but training will be provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current state driver’s license with good driving record.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to empathize with client families and demonstrate tact and patience in emotionally charged situations.

Responsibilities

• On-call driver for removals; overnight and daytime availability required.
• Carry out removals from homes, hospitals, and nursing homes as part of the team.

Skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Carriage Services is a leading provider of professional funeral and cemetery services and products in the United States. Headquartered in the vital, thriving city of Houston, Texas, Carriage is reaching out to care for families in diverse communities throughout the country. Carriage Services is changing the face of the funeral and cemetery industry in the United States. We invite you to be a part of this sweeping change. Carriage Services is an equal opportunity employer.

The Driver Transporter will be responsible carrying out removals from homes, hospitals and nursing homes etc.

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Duties

Overnights and daytime availability are required (Drivers are on call – will be doing removals only.)

Current [state] driver’s license with good driving record

Past experience is preferred but am willing to train.

Must be willing to drive to complete removals that can be at times hours away.

Professionalism and compassion are a must.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Current [state] Driver's License

Ability to lift 75lbs·

Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

Ability to empathize with client families and their guests and demonstrate tact and patience in emotionally charged situations.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an indoor office setting; however, some duties may be performed outdoors. Outdoor duties may require exposure to natural elements such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes.

Must have sufficient strength and manual dexterity and must be willing to work safely and comply with the Company’s safety procedures, including wearing any personal protective equipment that may be required.

Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift up to 75 pounds, and may be required to lift up to 100 pounds.

Performance of this position’s duties may also require power reaching, pushing, and pulling.

This position’s duties require routine exposure to chemicals and/or blood borne pathogens.

Must be able to drive a company vehicle and maintain a good driving record and must be insurable under company vehicle insurance.