Removal Technician

S.E. Combined Services of Florida; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

S.E. Combined Services of Florida is seeking a dedicated driver to remove and transport the deceased with care and professionalism.

The role involves operating company vehicles, completing necessary paperwork, and coordinating with families and facilities while maintaining vehicle cleanliness and safety standards. Ideal candidates have a High School diploma, a valid driver's license, and at least one year of courier/driver experience with customer contact.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Licenses: Current state/province issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience: At least one year as a courier/driver with direct customer interaction preferred.
• Must be able to work weekends/nights/holidays and be on-call.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives company owned professional vehicles for first call removals of deceased in compliance with laws and policies.
• Maintains chain-of-custody, paperwork, and deceased identification procedures.
• Interacts with families respectfully for home removals; minimizes conversation and presents warm first impression.
• Enters event information into proprietary software as per procedures.
• Transports caskets to airports, care centers, or funeral homes and assists with moving caskets.
• Washes, vacuums, and cleans vehicles; fuels vehicles and follows safety guidelines.
• Maintains supplies in vehicles and notifies management of vehicle issues.

Skills

Customer interaction

Heavy lifting

Safety awareness

Driving in hazardous conditions

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Responsible for the care, removal, and transport of deceased. Safely and courteously, drives company owned vehicles. Maintains company vehicles cleanliness. Professional appearance and business suit required when in contact with families; casual attire for vehicle maintenance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Removal

• Safely drives company owned professional vehicles to perform "first call" removals of deceased in accordance with local and state laws as well as company policies and procedures
• Follows processes for chain-of-custody, paperwork, and deceased identification
• Cooperates with first responders, Coroner, hospital staff, or Senior Living facility and accommodate their processes and procedures
• For home removals, courteously and professionally interacts with bereaved family members; exhibits sensitivity to environment; minimizes conversation. Follows company procedures in removing soiled garments, bedding, or other materials; leaves a warm and courteous first impression
• Enters deceased event information into proprietary software according to company procedures
• Transports caskets to airports, care centers, or funeral homes; assists with moving caskets

Vehicle Maintenance

• Washes, vacuums, and cleans vehicles ensuring vehicle is presentable
• Fuels vehicles as necessary
• Follows safety guidelines and expenditure processes
• Maintains personal protective and removal supplies in vehicles including cleaning products
• Identifies vehicle engine or operating issues to management; drives vehicles for repair or inspection

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Licenses

• Current state/province issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Experience

• At least one (1) year work experience as a courier, driver; with direct customer interaction strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability work schedule to support business needs including weekends and nights
• Ability to work on-call weekends, nights and holidays rotation
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds
• Ability to drive in hazardous, heavy traffic, and weather conditions
• Basic computer skills required

Postal Code: 75218

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-TX - Dallas