Transfer Specialist (part-time)

sci; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SCI Tucson is seeking a Transfer Specialist to manage the care, removal, and transport of deceased with respect and professionalism. You will drive company vehicles, document transfers, and coordinate with families and service providers.

This role requires a High School Diploma, valid driver's license, 1+ year courier experience, ability to lift up to 75 pounds, and willingness to work nights, weekends, and on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current state driver's license with clean driving record.
• 1+ year of courier or driver experience with customer interaction preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Willingness to work weekends, nights and on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives company vehicles for first-call transfers of deceased in accordance with laws and policies.
• Interacts with families, first responders, hospital staff and facilities with professionalism and sensitivity.
• Enters transfer event information into proprietary software.
• Transports caskets to airports, care centers, or funeral homes.
• Maintains vehicle cleanliness and performs basic maintenance.

Skills

Customer interaction

Safety awareness

Driving

Heavy lifting

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

The Transfer Specialist is responsible for the care, removal, and transport of deceased. This position will collaborate with other team members as required to ensure processes and procedures remain in compliance. Safely and courteously drive 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

Transfers

• Safely drives company owned professional vehicles to perform "first call" transfer of deceased in accordance with local and state/provincial 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 transfers, courteously and professionally interacts with bereaved family members; exhibits sensitivity to environment; minimises conversation. Follows company procedures in transferring 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 transfer 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 regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally; push/pull up to 200 pounds
• Ability to drive in hazardous, heavy traffic, and weather conditions
• Basic computer skills required

WORK CONDITIONS

Work Environment

Work indoors and or outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions

Local and/or multiple location traveling required

Comply with Field dress code policy

Work Postures

• Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per day
• Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently

Physical Demands

Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage

Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 75 pounds

Work Hours

Working beyond "standard" hours as the need arises

Local travel up to 100% using company vehicle

Schedule

• Must be able to work 1-2 nights on call per week
• Monday & Wednesdays 8am - 5pm plus on call both days at night
• Tuesday 8am -5pm plus on call at night/Fridays 6am - 3pm plus on call at night

Postal Code: 85706

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-AZ - Tucson