Funeral Assistant [Driver Transporter]

Carriage Services; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is transforming the funeral and cemetery services industry. As a Funeral Assistant Driver/Transporter, you will play a crucial role in providing compassionate care to families during their most challenging times. This part-time position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to handle heavy lifting, ensuring that you can transport individuals with the utmost respect and dignity. The work environment may include both indoor and outdoor settings, and you will be part of a team that values professionalism and empathy. If you are looking for a meaningful job where you can make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid FL Driver’s License and a good driving record.
• Ability to lift 75+ lbs and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Transport deceased individuals with respect and dignity.
• Assist with heavy lifting and on-call duties as required.

Skills

Effective Communication

Empathy

Professionalism

Heavy Lifting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Company Vehicle

Job description

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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 Funeral Assistant Driver/Transporter will be responsible for transporting deceased individuals from their place of death to the funeral home with respect and dignity.

Compensation: $16 per hour

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Fuller Funeral Home and Cremation Naples, FL

This position will require heavy lifting, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass a drug screening.

• Some weekends and overnights are required (Drivers are on call)
• Current FL driver’s license with a good driving record
• Experience is preferred, but we are willing to train
• Must be willing to drive to complete transfers that can be at times hours away
• Professionalism and compassion are a must

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current FL Driver’s License
• Ability to lift 75+ lbs.
• 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.