Local Delivery Driver (7AM Start, M-F with biweekly overnight route)

Batesville Casket Company; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family environment

Competitive pay $24.50/hr

Health, dental & vision insurance

401K matching

Paid time off

Development opportunities

Job summary

Batesville invites an experienced Commercial Driver to join our team in Oregon. You will operate a range of Commercial Motor Vehicles, deliver caskets to customer locations, and build strong relationships with clients while upholding DOT regulations and safety standards.

The role requires a clean MVR, 3+ years of driving, and the flexibility to work varied shifts. Eligible employees receive comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, a generous 401(k) match, paid time off, and ongoing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of commercial driving experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean MVR/abstract.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends.
• Must pass a vehicle road test and maintain DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Commercial Motor Vehicles from straight trucks to tractor trailers.
• Deliver and unload caskets in a safe manner.
• Develop and nurture customer relationships and meet CSC demands.
• Ensure local operations comply with DOT, safety, and company policies.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Professional appearance

Positive attitude

Safety consciousness

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Your Role at Batesville:

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.

How You’ll be Rewarded:

• 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 $24.50per 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.

• Generous 401K Matching Program

• Paid time off

• Opportunities for development and advancement

What You’ll Do

• SafelyoperateCommercial Motor Vehicles ranging from straight truck to tractor trailer

• Deliver and unload caskets in a safe manner

• Develop and nurture customer relationships

• Effectively meet CSC and customer demands

• Responsible for local operational performance in the following areas: DOT regulations, health and safety, vehicle inspection and maintenance, work standards, procedures and policies, and customer satisfaction

• Proficiencyor knowledge and ability to become proficient inutilizingelectronic logging devices (ELD’s) and related technology.Includingthe ability to accurately record hours of service, perform necessary data entry, and troubleshoot any ELD related issues while adhering to all requirements.

• Participation inadditionalsafe driver training or orientation may berequired,to ensure familiarity with company safety policies and procedures.

• Vehicles may be equipped with rear and forward-facing cameras to enhance safety and monitor driving behavior.

• Other duties may be assigned

What You’ll Bring:

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 MVRor Driver Abstract with no major violations or accidents within the past three years.

• Minimum 3 years of commercial driving experience

• ValidDriver’sLicense

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including any days, shift, and weekends to ensure customer demand is met

• Ability to build andmaintaineffective customer relationships

• Mustsuccessfullypass a vehicle road test

• Mustmaintaina 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 poundsfrequentlyand over 100 pounds occasionally

Preferred:

• 3 years of delivery experience

• Vehicle specific experience,relativeto thetype ofvehicle you will be operating

• Customer service experience

• Class B CDL

• PreviousCDL driving experience

• Experience with computers

Other

• Minimum age requirement for drivers is 21 years old, in compliance with US DOT requirements.

• This position isdesignatedas safety-sensitive, meaning that the employee’s performance directly affects the safety of themselves, coworkers,and/orthe public.

Travel

Travel isgenerally notrequiredbut may include some overnight travel depending on the location and route.

Physical Demands

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 employeeis regularly required tosit, 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 mustfrequentlylift 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 mustfrequentlylift and/or move up to 50 and occasionally lift to over 100 pounds.

The employee mustmeetrequirements as specified by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and/or Transport Canada, including vision requirements and random drug and alcohol screeningswhere applicable.

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Who We Are:

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

What Sets Us Apart:

Development is a priority:

We promote learning and development from Day 1. From ourExperience Batesvilleonboarding 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/ Aff