Entry Level Mortuary Transport

Opti Staffing Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 29,618 - 30,996; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching SIMPLE IRA

Monthly profit sharing

95% of medical benefits paid (employee

401(k)

EAP

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Opti Staffing Group is recruiting for a Transportation Driver to support the Medical Examiner's Office in the Portland area. This full-time role requires transporting deceased individuals with professionalism, dignity, and respect, across the Portland metro area.

The position demands a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to pass a 9-panel drug screen and a lift test. Candidates must be at least 21 and capable of lifting over 100 lbs while remaining calm in sensitive

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a 9-panel drug screen.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment lift test.
• Able to lift and move over 100 lbs.
• Able to work with deceased individuals respectfully and professionally.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Transport deceased individuals for the Medical Examiner's Office and partner funeral homes.
• Handle and transport remains with professionalism, dignity, and respect.
• Interact compassionately with families during difficult moments.
• Safely operate company vehicles across the Portland metro area.
• Follow established documentation and chain-of-custody procedures.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Clean driving record

Ability to lift ≥100 lbs

Safety-conscious

Job description

Location: NE Portland, OR

Pay: $21.50-$22.50/hr

Hours: Full-Time | Day Shift ($21.50) & Night Shift ($22.50)

Schedule: 12-hour on-call shift with a 9-hour guarantee

Age Requirement: 21+

Who We Are:

Our client operates under the Medical Examiner's Office and is a highly respected, family-owned organization serving the Portland area. Their team provides professional transportation and mortuary support services with compassion, dignity, and the highest level of care during difficult times.

Known for their long-tenured employees and supportive culture, they offer an opportunity to build a meaningful career while making a difference in the lives of families and the funeral homes they serve.

What's in It for You:

• $21.50-$22.50/hr with a guaranteed 36 hours of paid time
• Matching SIMPLE IRA
• Monthly profit sharing
• 95% of medical benefits paid (employee pays only $45/month)
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off
• Supportive management team
• Life Insurance

What You'll Do:

• Transport deceased individuals on behalf of the Medical Examiner's Office and the funeral homes the organization serves.
• Handle and transport the deceased with professionalism, dignity, and respect.
• Interact compassionately with families during difficult moments, helping ensure a positive final impression.
• Safely operate company vehicles while responding to transportation requests throughout the Portland metro area.
• Follow established procedures for documentation and chain of custody.

What You Need to Have:

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (Second Chance Employer)
• Ability to pass a 9-panel drug screening
• Ability to pass a pre-employment lift test
• Ability to safely lift and move over 100 lbs
• Ability to work with deceased individuals of all ages
• Ability to remain calm, compassionate, and professional in emotionally sensitive situations
• Must be at least 21 years of age