Transport Driver

Midland County; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland County is seeking a Transport Driver for the Medical Examiner’s Office to safely transport decedents, evidence, and related materials. The role requires professionalism, discretion, and strict adherence to health, safety, and legal standards.

Responsibilities include responding to requests for pickups, ensuring dignified handling, completing required paperwork, and maintaining clean, safe transport vehicles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 200 pounds with assistance and equipment.
• Maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and composure in sensitive situations.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and safe driving practices.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and be on-call.

Responsibilities

• Responds to requests to pick up and transport decedents, evidence, and materials.
• Ensure dignified handling and secure transport in compliance with protocols.
• Assist with lifting, moving, and placement of decedents using equipment.
• Complete transport documentation, logs, and incident reports.
• Maintain transport vehicles in clean, safe condition and report needs.
• Operate equipment like stretchers, body bags, and PPE safely.
• Communicate with law enforcement, hospitals, funeral homes, and staff professionally.
• Follow infection control protocols and sanitation procedures.
• May secure personal effects and accompanying property.
• Participate in ongoing safety and emergency training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Professionalism

Discretion

Confidentiality

Communication

Documentation

Safety practices

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Stretchers

Body bags

PPE

Basic vehicle maintenance

Job description

The Transport Driver performs specialized driving duties to safely and respectfully transport deceased individuals, evidence, and related materials for the Medical Examiner’s Office. This role requires professionalism, discretion, and strict adherence to health, safety, and legal standards.

• Responds to requests from the Medical Examiner’s Office to pick up and transport decedents from residences, hospitals, accident scenes, and other locations.
• Ensures the dignified handling and secure transport of human remains in compliance with department protocols, health regulations, and chain-of-custody requirements.
• Assists with lifting, moving, and placing decedents into transport vehicles using appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
• Completes all required transport documentation, including time logs, chain-of-custody forms, and incident reports.
• Maintains transport vehicles in clean, safe, and operational condition; reports maintenance needs promptly.
• Operates specialized equipment such as stretchers, body bags, and protective gear safely and effectively.
• Communicates with law enforcement, first responders, hospitals, funeral homes, and Medical Examiner staff in a professional and respectful manner.
• Follows infection control protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and proper sanitation procedures.
• May assist in securing personal effects, evidence, and other property accompanying decedents.
• Participates in ongoing training related to safety, emergency response, and departmental procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 200 pounds with assistance and use of equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and composure in sensitive and emotionally charged situations.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance and safe driving practices.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and be on-call as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in mortuary transport, EMS, law enforcement, medical, or related field.
• Training in bloodborne pathogens, OSHA safety standards, or infection control procedures.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with grieving families, law enforcement, and medical personnel.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, document accurately, and maintain records.
• Skill in operating transport equipment safely and efficiently.
• Respectful, compassionate, and professional demeanor at all times.